Girl name · Hawaiian
Leilani
“heavenly lei, royal child”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Leilani.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Leilani — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Leilani is lei (garland, wreath, and by extension a beloved child) plus lani (sky, heaven, royalty). Read together it is the heavenly garland — or, in the older sense where a chief's children were called lei, a royal child.
It is the most widely used Hawaiian name in the mainland US — a US top-100 name, well ahead of Kalani — which makes it the accessible end of the Hawaiian set rather than the rare end.
Lei and Lani both work as short forms and both are full names. Three syllables pair with one (Leilani Rose, Leilani Jade). On our vibe map it is Soft & Dreamy with a Celestial lift through lani.
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All Hawaiian names →Leilani — common questions
Is Leilani a boy or girl name?
Leilani is traditionally a girl name of Hawaiian origin. It ranked #60 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Leilani mean?
Leilani means “heavenly lei, royal child” of Hawaiian origin. Leilani is lei (garland, wreath, and by extension a beloved child) plus lani (sky, heaven, royalty). Read together it is the heavenly garland — or, in the older sense where a chief's children were called lei, a royal child.
Where does the name Leilani come from?
Leilani is Hawaiian in origin. It is the most widely used Hawaiian name in the mainland US — a US top-100 name, well ahead of Kalani — which makes it the accessible end of the Hawaiian set rather than the rare end.
What are common nicknames for Leilani?
Lei and Lani — the short-forms parents most often use for Leilani.
How popular is Leilani?
Leilani ranked #60 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which puts it solidly in everyday use.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Leilani you might want for the nursery.