What does Leilani mean?

Leilani ▲ as a girls' name is pronounced lay-LAH-nee. It is of Hawaiian origin, and the meaning of Leilani 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.

STARTS WITH Le-

ASSOCIATED WITH royal (queen), heaven, flowers

Variations

VARIANT Lalani

How popular is Leilani?

Leilani is a very prominent first name for females (#1440 out of 4276, Top 34%) but an uncommon last name for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Leilani▲ is alike in pronunciation to Liliana▲. Other recommended sound-alike names are Ailani▲, Alani▲, Bethani, Britani, Iolani, Jelani, Kailani▲, Kalani▲, Keilana, Keilani▲, Kiani, Laila▲, Lani, Leala, Lean, Leana, Leann▼, Leeann▼, Leela▲, Leelah, Leia▲, Leiana, Leianne, Leida, Leila▲, Leilah▲, Leina, Leisa▼, Lela▼, Lelah▼, Leland, Lenai, Leni, Leola▼, Leoline, Leoni, Lesli, Levana, Levania, Lewana, Lexann, Leyla▲, Liana▲, Liane, Liann, Lila▲, Lilac, Lilach, Lilah▲, Lilas, Lili, Lilian▲, Liliane, Lilli, Lilyan▼, Lilyann, Livana, Loirane (see Loire), Luisana, Melani▲, Meloni, Miliani, Nalani▲, Noelani, Raelani, Talani, Tiani and Ulani. These names tend to be less frequently used than Leilani.