Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Leilani.
National Rank (2025)
#60
All-Time Peak Rank
#59 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
56,466
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Leilani Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 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)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Leilani scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+109.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,868Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
6yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
97Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
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 SyllablesLei-a-ni
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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