Leilani

Leilani meaning

Leilani is an international girl's name of Hawaiian origin.

Royal child; heavenly lei (garland)

Also used to mean: heavenly flower

Leilani is a Hawaiian name made of two words. Pukui and Elbert's Hawaiian Dictionary defines lei as a garland or wreath of flowers, leaves or shells, given as a sign of affection, and also, figuratively, a beloved child or sweetheart, from the way a child carried on the shoulders hangs like a lei. Lani means the sky or heavens, and also a high chief or royal person. The dictionary gives Leilani itself as a name meaning "royal child" or "heavenly lei". Name lists usually say "heavenly flower", which fits the garland sense. It is said lay-LAA-nee and is easy for Indian speakers.

Source: Pukui & Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary (1986) · entry lei (Leilani) · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026

References: Pukui & Elbert, lei (Wehewehe) · Pukui & Elbert, lani (Wehewehe)

Popularity abroad

• #60 United States, girls 2025 (up 6 from 66 in 2024)
  US Social Security Administration
• #696 England and Wales, girls 2025
  Office for National Statistics

Official birth registrations. India publishes no national name statistics.

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Also meaning flower

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