Leilani - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Leilani \le(i)-la-ni\ is pronounced lay-LAH-nee. It is of Hawaiian origin, and its meaning is "heavenly lei; royal child of heaven". A "lei" is the familiar Hawaiian necklace of flowers, shells or feathers. It symbolizes regard and love for the person to whom it is given. The fictional Princess Leia of "Star Wars" fame has made Leia (LAY-ah) familiar as a given name.

Leilani has 2 variant forms: Lalani and Leia.

For more information, see also the related name Lea.

Baby names that sound like Leilani are Leoline, Lilyann, Lilyan, Liliane, Liliana and Lilian.

Leilani is a popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Leilani. Click here to compare Leilani with related baby names.