Leilani Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Leilani is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Leilani?
Leilani is spelled L-E-I-L-A-N-I. The name has 7 letters.
Leilani at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Leilani means “heavenly flower” in Hawaiian.
- Origin
- Leilani is a Hawaiian given name derived from the Hawaiian language.
- Pronunciation
- lay-LAH-nee · 3 syllables
Leilani Popularity in 2025
Rank#60
Recorded Births3,792
- Girls usage rose 6 places to #60 and recorded 427 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Leilani Mean?
Leilani means “heavenly flower” in Hawaiian.
Origin: Leilani is a Hawaiian given name derived from the Hawaiian language.
How Do You Pronounce Leilani?
Pronunciationlay-LAH-nee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Leilani?
- History
- Leilani has been used in Hawaiian naming traditions and is recognized as a given name in English-speaking contexts.
Leilani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 3,792 | #60 |
| 2024 | Girls | 3,365 | #66 |
| 2023 | Girls | 3,562 | #61 |
| 2022 | Girls | 3,868 | #59 |
| 2021 | Girls | 3,485 | #68 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,892 | #92 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,703 | #107 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,519 | #120 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,284 | #129 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,971 | #159 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,807 | #177 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,540 | #218 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,391 | #231 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,415 | #224 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,304 | #244 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,226 | #267 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,243 | #265 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,231 | #276 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,188 | #286 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,067 | #310 |
| 2005 | Girls | 954 | #334 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2004 | Girls | 937 | #341 |
When Was Leilani Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Girls
3,868 recorded births
National rank #59
2025 · Girls
3,792 recorded births
National rank #60
2023 · Girls
3,562 recorded births
National rank #61
2021 · Girls
3,485 recorded births
National rank #68
Where Leilani Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #15 | 37 |
| TX | #24 | 667 |
| NV | #33 | 44 |
| AZ | #34 | 120 |
| CA | #37 | 575 |
| GA | #40 | 156 |
| NE | #41 | 33 |
| IL | #44 | 160 |