Leilani
Pronunciation: [ l-uhl-AHN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leilani first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 25 babies have been named Leilani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leilani is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,159 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,159
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Leilani is also used as a girl name, ranked #66.
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About the Name Leilani
Leilani is a boy name .
Is Leilani a boy or girl name? Leilani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,159 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66. Leilani is more commonly used as a girl name.
Leilani is currently ranked #23,159 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leilani include Lei, Leil, Leily, Leilie, Ani, Aniy, Aniie, Ley, Leie, and Leikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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