What Does the Name Leilani Mean?

Leilani is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin meaning “'heavenly flower' or 'royal child' (lei 'flower/child' + lani 'heaven, sky, royal').”

Updated June 2026

Name	Leilani
Gender	female
Origin	Hawaiian
Meaning	'heavenly flower' or 'royal child' (lei 'flower/child' + lani 'heaven, sky, royal')
Variants	Lailani, Leylani, Leilanie, Lei
Popularity	Increasingly popular across the mainland U.S. in recent years, climbing into the top 100.

The meaning and origin of Leilani

The name Leilani means “'heavenly flower' or 'royal child' (lei 'flower/child' + lani 'heaven, sky, royal')” and has Hawaiian origins. Leilani is a Hawaiian name combining 'lei' (a flower garland, or figuratively a beloved child) with 'lani' (heaven, sky, or royalty). It is a genuine Hawaiian given name long established in the islands.

Variants and related names

Leilani is related to several other names you may recognize: Lailani, Leylani, Leilanie, Lei. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Leilani?

Increasingly popular across the mainland U.S. in recent years, climbing into the top 100.

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