Leilanni
2025 SSA
About Leilanni
Leilanni is a beautiful feminine name that blends Hawaiian naming traditions with contemporary styling. It appears to be a variation of 'Leilani,' which combines the Hawaiian words 'lei' (flower, child) and 'lani' (heavenly, royal), creating the poetic meaning 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child.' The doubled 'n' in Leilanni adds a distinctive touch to the traditional spelling. This name embodies the exotic beauty and gentle spirit associated with Hawaiian culture. Though less common than Leilani, Leilanni has gained some popularity in recent decades as parents increasingly seek names with cultural significance and melodic qualities. The name evokes images of tropical paradise and carries a naturally feminine, graceful quality.
Pronounced lay-AHL-nee.
As of October 2026, Leilanni ranked #4129 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3549 for girls in 2023.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,288 | 33 | 19.4 |
| 2019 | #4,982 | 27 | 16.1 |
| 2020 | #4,322 | 32 | 19.8 |
| 2021 | #4,289 | 33 | 20.1 |
| 2022 | #3,625 | 43 | 26.2 |
| 2023 | #3,549 | 44 | 27.4 |
| 2024 | #3,671 | 42 | 25.9 |
| 2025 | #4,129 | 35 | 21.8 |