Leylani Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Leylani is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Leylani?
Leylani is spelled L-E-Y-L-A-N-I. The name has 7 letters.
Leylani at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Leylani may derive from a Hawaiian word meaning “heavenly flowers” or “royal child.”
- Origin
- Leylani is commonly associated with Hawaiian origins, reflecting nature-inspired elements often found in Hawaiian naming traditions.
- Pronunciation
- lay-LAH-nee · 3 syllables
Leylani Popularity in 2025
Rank#970
Recorded Births263
- Girls usage rose 143 places to #970 and recorded 43 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 Leylani Mean?
Leylani may derive from a Hawaiian word meaning “heavenly flowers” or “royal child.”
Origin: Leylani is commonly associated with Hawaiian origins, reflecting nature-inspired elements often found in Hawaiian naming traditions.
How Do You Pronounce Leylani?
Pronunciationlay-LAH-nee
Syllables3
Leylani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 263 | #970 |
| 2024 | Girls | 220 | #1,113 |
| 2023 | Girls | 213 | #1,137 |
| 2022 | Girls | 257 | #1,012 |
| 2021 | Girls | 225 | #1,099 |
| 2020 | Girls | 188 | #1,214 |
| 2019 | Girls | 153 | #1,446 |
| 2018 | Girls | 121 | #1,710 |
| 2017 | Girls | 140 | #1,563 |
| 2016 | Girls | 103 | #1,942 |
| 2015 | Girls | 82 | #2,278 |
| 2014 | Girls | 84 | #2,236 |
| 2013 | Girls | 60 | #2,837 |
| 2012 | Girls | 77 | #2,401 |
| 2011 | Girls | 53 | #3,132 |
| 2010 | Girls | 60 | #2,870 |
| 2009 | Girls | 62 | #2,826 |
| 2008 | Girls | 47 | #3,478 |
| 2007 | Girls | 50 | #3,329 |
| 2006 | Girls | 41 | #3,734 |
| 2005 | Girls | 25 | #5,113 |
| 2004 | Girls | 26 | #4,949 |
| 2003 | Girls | 23 | #5,235 |
| 2002 | Girls | 14 | #7,444 |
When Was Leylani 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.
2025 · Girls
263 recorded births
National rank #970
2022 · Girls
257 recorded births
National rank #1,012
2021 · Girls
225 recorded births
National rank #1,099
2024 · Girls
220 recorded births
National rank #1,113
Where Leylani 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KS | #578 | 5 |
| TX | #606 | 52 |
| IL | #619 | 15 |
| GA | #645 | 16 |
| CA | #700 | 44 |
| WA | #732 | 8 |
| AZ | #748 | 8 |
| FL | #825 | 19 |