Kaili vs Leiani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaili

Girl #3,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hawaiian deity, sacred power"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,840
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Lee

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Leiani

Girl #3,786 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly flower, lei of heaven"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,786
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Ani

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Popularity Comparison

Kaili Rank #3,840
Leiani Rank #3,786

Leiani is more popular, ranked #3786 vs #3840 for Kaili.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaili ___

  • Kaili Rose
  • Kaili Mae
  • Kaili Ann
  • Kaili Grace
  • Kaili Joy

Leiani ___

  • Leiani Rose
  • Leiani Grace
  • Leiani Kai
  • Leiani Marie
  • Leiani Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaili

Malia Lana Kai Koa Leilani

If you choose Leiani

Kai Malia Keanu Lani Alani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaili or Leiani more popular?

Leiani is more popular, ranked #3786 compared to Kaili at #3840 in the United States.

What do Kaili and Leiani mean?

Kaili means "Hawaiian deity, sacred power" (Hawaiian origin). Leiani means "heavenly flower, lei of heaven" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Kaili and Leiani boy or girl names?

Kaili is primarily a girl name. Leiani is primarily a girl name.

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