Baby Name Popularity Profile

Leilani

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Leilani.

✦ Heavenly flower 🌍 Other nature royal
National Rank (2025) #60
All-Time Peak Rank #59 Achieved 2022
Total U.S. Births 56,466 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1917 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 3,868 births in 2022
💡 The Leilani Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Heavenly flower
Language Origin Other
Origin Type single
Derived from Hawaiian lei (flower, wreath, child) and lani (heaven, sky, royal).
Common Nicknames
Lani Lei
Pronunciation: lay-LAH-nee
Themes & Categories
nature royal
Etymology confidence: High · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Leilani

According to SSA data, Leilani achieved its highest historical rank of #59 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 3,868 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 109.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 97 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Leilani across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +109.9% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 3,868 births in 2022
Years in Top 100 6 yrs
Years in Top 500 25 yrs
Registry Streak 97 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 11
1920s: 56
1930s: 345
1940s: 810
1950s: 713
1960s: 1,011
1970s: 1,315
1980s: 1,654
1990s: 2,166
2000s: 9,261
2010s: 18,160
2020s: 20,964

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Lei-a-ni
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

🛠️ Sibling & Surname Cadence Tool

Enter a surname or sibling name to test how it pairs with Leilani.

📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Hawaii
Top States Hawaii, Nevada, Arizona, California, Florida
States with Data 49
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Hawaii #51 1,976 1970 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #36 742 2018 +15.8% Growth
Arizona #35 2,089 2023 +2.6% Growth
California #37 13,165 2021 +5.7% Growth
Florida #46 3,864 2025 +42.2% Growth
Texas #24 6,778 2022 +37.2% Growth
New Mexico #15 465 2022 +15.6% Growth
Colorado #86 970 2024 +7.4% Growth
Delaware #63 153 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #72 1,195 2025 +37.9% Growth
Georgia #41 1,608 2022 +47.2% Growth
Oregon #76 503 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 71 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #48 725 2022 +40.0% Growth
Virginia #74 1,085 2022 +9.1% Growth
Illinois #46 2,278 2022 +56.9% Growth
North Carolina #61 1,318 2022 +50.5% Growth
Utah #228 357 2021 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #108 1,162 2021 1.4% Decline
Connecticut #101 418 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #168 135 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #92 352 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New York #117 2,492 2022 +8.3% Growth
South Carolina #67 467 2025 +89.7% Growth
Oklahoma #57 422 2025 +72.4% Growth
Indiana #98 705 2022 +51.2% Growth
Tennessee #101 593 2022 +102.9% Growth
Wisconsin #151 534 2024 Stable
Rhode Island #138 97 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #50 452 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #42 183 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #229 593 2018 28.6% Decline
Alabama #82 411 2023 +66.7% Growth
Pennsylvania #115 1,157 2025 +11.2% Growth
District of Columbia #101 96 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #162 372 2025 +26.9% Growth
Arkansas #79 215 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #125 910 2022 +24.6% Growth
Missouri #128 429 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #105 703 2025 +40.4% Growth
Iowa #132 219 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #53 186 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #110 222 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota #125 37 2025 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #219 44 2021 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #193 12 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 16 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 6 2022 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume

👨‍👩‍👧 Sibling Name Suggestions

👦 Brother Suggestions
Ezekiel Everett Oliver Theodore Maverick Thiago Matteo Elliot Mateo Elias
👧 Sister Suggestions
Delilah Juniper Cecilia Raelynn Emerson Emersyn Kehlani Violet Ailany Aurora

🔗 Names You Might Also Like

Based on statistical similarity and shared characteristics with Leilani:

Demographic & Volume Peers
Lorelai Laylani Leylani Lailani Lorelei Legaci Lelani Leilanni Loreli Kehlani
More nature Names
Browse all nature names → Browse Other names →

🗂️ Browse More Baby Names

Explore our name indexes and data tracks:

👧 Top Girl Names → 3-Syllable Names → 7-Letter Names → More Rising Star Names → Other Origin Names → nature Names → Names Peaking in 2022 → 🗺️ Regional State Data →