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Why parents love Leilani- The meaning heavenly flower is one of the most beautiful in any language.
- The Hawaiian origin gives it an exotic, tropical warmth.
- Four syllables — lay-LAH-nee — flow like an ocean breeze.
- Lei (the famous Hawaiian garland) is embedded in the name.
- It's entered the top 100 — popular enough to be accepted, rare enough to be special.
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The vibe of Leilani
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Origin & history of Leilani
Hawaiian lei (flower garland / royal child) + lani (heaven / heavenly)
→ Leilani
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Hawaiian roots
Leilani is a Hawaiian name combining lei (flower, wreath, or child — especially a royal child) and lani (heaven, heavenly, or sky). In Hawaiian culture, the lei is a symbol of love, respect, and celebration. The name carries deep spiritual significance in Hawaiian tradition, connecting the bearer to both the natural beauty of the islands and the heavenly realm. The song Lovely Leilani, performed by Bing Crosby in the 1937 film Waikiki Wedding, first introduced the name to mainland America. Leilani has climbed steadily into the US top 100 in the 21st century.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Hawaiian name; mainland US usage grew from the mid-20th century.
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Today
Leilani remains a beloved choice, ranking #104 in the US. 52,665 babies have been named Leilani since 1917.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Hawaiian Dictionary (Pukui & Elbert), SSA data
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How popular is Leilani?
2022
peak year
Leilani reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2022, 3,866 babies were named Leilani (ranked #59 nationally). In the present decade it sits around #104, with about 2,843 babies given the name annually. Leilani has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 52,665 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
3,866
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #59)
(ranked #59)
2,843
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
28,430
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
52,665
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Leilani8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
Leilani's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — fitting for a name that bridges heaven and earth. People named Leilani tend to be spiritually intuitive, nature-connected, and drawn to beauty in all its forms. They carry paradise within them.
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Spiritually intuitive✦
Connected to nature◈
Carries paradise within◎
Drawn to beauty♡
Bridges heaven and earthL3
E5
I9
L3
A1
N5
I9
Sum: 35 → Life path 8
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Personality of Leilani💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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Famous people named LeilaniClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Leilani Mitchell
Australian basketball player who competed in the WNBA.
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Lovely Leilani
Bing Crosby song that introduced the name to mainland America (1937).
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Leilani Estates
Community in Hawaii affected by the 2018 Kilauea eruption.
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Leilani Münter
Professional race car driver and environmental activist.
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Same Hawaiian -lani ending meaning heavenly.
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Another Hawaiian compound name with lani (heavenly mist).
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Hawaiian for orange tree — same musical quality.
Moana
Both are Hawaiian/Polynesian names that have crossed to the mainland.
Kailani
Same Hawaiian roots with a different first element.
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