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Alternatives to Leilani

  1. Galilee

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "the province"

    • Description:

      Galilee is a highly unusual place name, Galilee being a large region in northern Israel, the home of Jesus during at least thirty years of his life, and also where he cured a blind man. The Sea of Galilee gets its name from the area.
  2. Vitani

    • Origin:

      Fictional name from Swahili

    • Meaning:

      "demon of war"

    • Description:

      The name of one of the antagonists in the 1998 Lion King sequel Simba's Pride. The character was originally named Shetani, which means "devil" in Swahili, but this name was later combined with Swahili vita "war" to create the portmanteau name Vitani.
  3. Heavenly

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Heavenly, the word that's become a name, has been flirting with the bottom of the Top 1000 for a handful of years now. Heaven and cousins like Nevaeh have been well-used so adding the popular -ly suffix, ala Everly, seems like a natural progression.
  4. Meilani

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Meilani may sound like a Hawaiian name, kind of a mashup of Leilani and Melanie, but it's actually an invention by that style-maven JWoww, AKA Jenni Farley of Jersey Shore, who used it for her daughter. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2015.
  5. Lilinoe

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "fine mist"

    • Description:

      A beautiful Hawaiian mythological name — Lilinoe is the goddess of the rain.
  6. Hanalei

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "crescent bay or garland valley"

    • Description:

      An appealing Hawaiian name which belongs to a town, river and bay on Kauaʻi island in Hawaii. The two possible meanings of the name, "crescent bay" or "garland (lei) valley" both describe the beauty of the place.
  7. Keilani

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "heaven, sky, glorious chief"

    • Description:

      Keilani is among the fastest rising girls' names in some US states, a once-unusual name perhaps popularized by its similarity to both Leilani and Kayla. Its rhythmic appeal cannot be denied.
  8. Ilani

    • Description:

      Ilani is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Hawaiian culture, Ilani relates to concepts of heaven or sky, suggesting elevation and spiritual height. In Hebrew, it can be connected to 'ilan' meaning 'tree,' symbolizing growth and strength. The name also has roots in Native American traditions, particularly among certain Pacific Northwest tribes. Ilani has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, giving it an exotic and distinctive quality. Its melodic sound, with soft vowels and a flowing cadence, contributes to its appeal for parents seeking something unique yet pronounceable. The name's cross-cultural significance and natural associations make it attractive to those who value names with deep symbolic meanings related to nature and spirituality.

  9. Iolani

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "hawk of royalty"

    • Description:

      Iolani feels quintessentially Hawaiian, a stylish origin for baby names these days thanks to Malia, the Hawaiian name of the Obamas' older daughter. The initial I is pronounced with a long e sound, as in Waikiki, and the name Iolani has four syllables.
  10. Lalage

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "to chatter"

    • Description:

      An interesting name despite the pronunciation challenge. It has literary roots, both in the classical poetry of Horace, and as a character in John Fowles' The French Lieutenant's Woman. Appealing nicknames are Lalla and Lally.
  11. Khalani

    • Origin:

      Variation of Kailani, Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "sea and sky"

    • Description:

      Khalani debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2020 thanks to the influence of Khalani Simon — known as Lani Love — a child model and budding star.
  12. Leinani

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian. "beautiful flowers"

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful flowers"

    • Description:

      Leinani was a popular girl name in Hawaii during the first half of the 20th century. Today it could make a good update to Leilani.
  13. Varuni

    • Origin:

      Hindu

    • Description:

      Varuni is a Hindu goddess and the consort of Varuna, the Hindu God of the water, making this one of the many mythological names with water meanings. Varuni, also known as Varunani, emerged from the ocean and is known as the personification of amrita (the nectar of immortality). She is also known as the "agent of transcendent wisdom".
  14. Aulelei

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful"

    • Description:

      A lovely Hawaiian name meaning "you are beautiful" that feels on trend with Leilani, Ailani, and related names.
  15. Ehlani

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      Girl names ending in -lani are invented every year — Ehlani is among the latest pseudo-Hawaiian inventions.
  16. Yolani

    • Origin:

      Variation of Iolani, Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "hawk of royalty"

    • Description:

      This phonetic spelling variation of Iolani could is bang on trend with Leilani, Meilani, and the like, yet was given to fewer than 10 baby girls during the last year on record.
  17. Quiani

    • Description:

      Quiani is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of names like Kianna or Quiana, which blend elements of names like Kia and Anna, or have origins in African or invented naming traditions. The distinctive "Qui-" beginning gives it a melodic, flowing quality with its three syllables. Quiani has a contemporary feel that fits with naming trends featuring unique spellings and vowel combinations. While rare in traditional naming records, it aligns with the late 20th and early 21st century trend toward distinctive, individualizing names. Its uncommon nature means those bearing the name Quiani likely have a distinctive identifier that stands out in social and professional settings.
  18. Xolani

    • Origin:

      Zulu, modern invention

    • Meaning:

      "peace"

    • Description:

      Typically a masculine Zulu name, Xolani is more popular among baby girls in the US. Given to more than 200 girls in 2024, it is a modern creation, blending the stylish -lani ending of Hawaiian names such as Leilani or Kalani, with the sounds of Zola, Zoe, or Solana.
  19. Mililani

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "carried from Heaven"

    • Description:

      Names ending in -lani have become so fashionable, people have taken up creating pseudo-Hawaiian names that emulate the sounds of the language (here's looking at you, Meilani). Mililani is at once on-trend, extremely rare, and authentically Hawaiian — the best of all worlds.
  20. Cailani

    • Description:

      Cailani is a feminine name with Hawaiian influences, though it may be a modern creation inspired by Hawaiian naming patterns. It likely combines elements that suggest 'ocean' or 'sky' with feminine endings common in Polynesian languages. The melodic quality of Cailani, with its flowing vowels and soft consonants, evokes tropical imagery and a sense of natural beauty. This name emerged in usage primarily in the 21st century, reflecting growing interest in unique names with cultural associations. Though still uncommon, Cailani appeals to parents seeking names that sound exotic and beautiful while conveying a connection to island cultures and natural elements.