Leilani

Meaning of Leilani

Leilani means "heavenly flower" or "royal child of heaven."

Leilani has Hawaiian roots — browse every Hawaiian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Leilani

Leilani has held fairly steady, sitting around #60 in 2025 after peaking at #59 in 2022.

Notable people named Leilani

• Leilani Sarelle
  American actress and model
• Leilani Bishop
  American model and actress
• Leilani Mitchell
  Australian-American basketball player
• Leilani Castro
  American soccer player
• Leilani Momoisea
  New Zealand rugby player

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Questions about the name Leilani

What does the name Leilani mean?

Leilani means leilani means "heavenly flower" or "royal child of heaven.", and it comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Leilani a boy's or a girl's name?

Leilani is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Leilani?

In 2025, Leilani ranked #60 for girls, up from #66 the year before.

When was Leilani most popular?

Leilani peaked at #59 in 2022.