Khai vs Leilanni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khai

Boy #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#949
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Leilanni

Girl #3,672 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly flower garland, heavenly child"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,672
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lani, Lei, Lani-girl

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Khai Rank #949
Leilanni Rank #3,672

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 vs #3672 for Leilanni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khai ___

  • Khai James
  • Khai Alexander
  • Khai William
  • Khai Elliot
  • Khai Nathaniel
  • Khai River

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 Khai

Nova Zara Luca Remi Jade

If you choose Leilanni

Kealoha Kailani Makoa Noelani Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khai or Leilanni more popular?

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 compared to Leilanni at #3672 in the United States.

What do Khai and Leilanni mean?

Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin). Leilanni means "heavenly flower garland, heavenly child" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Khai and Leilanni boy or girl names?

Khai is primarily a boy name. Leilanni is primarily a girl name.

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