Kaili vs Leilanni

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kaili Rank #3,840
Leilanni Rank #3,672

Leilanni is more popular, ranked #3672 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

Leilanni ___

  • Leilanni Rose
  • Leilanni Grace
  • Leilanni Marie
  • Leilanni Dawn
  • Leilanni Skye
  • Leilanni Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaili

Malia Lana Kai Koa Leilani

If you choose Leilanni

Kealoha Kailani Makoa Noelani Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaili or Leilanni more popular?

Leilanni is more popular, ranked #3672 compared to Kaili at #3840 in the United States.

What do Kaili and Leilanni mean?

Kaili means "Hawaiian deity, sacred power" (Hawaiian origin). Leilanni means "heavenly flower garland, heavenly child" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Kaili and Leilanni boy or girl names?

Kaili is primarily a girl name. Leilanni is primarily a girl name.

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