Leiani vs Lilyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Lilyan

Girl #3,961 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin (lilium)

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,961
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lyla

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Popularity Comparison

Leiani Rank #3,786
Lilyan Rank #3,961

Leiani is more popular, ranked #3786 vs #3961 for Lilyan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leiani ___

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

Lilyan ___

  • Lilyan Rose
  • Lilyan Grace
  • Lilyan Mae
  • Lilyan Claire
  • Lilyan June
  • Lilyan Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leiani

Kai Malia Keanu Lani Alani

If you choose Lilyan

Violet Daisy Oliver Leo Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leiani or Lilyan more popular?

Leiani is more popular, ranked #3786 compared to Lilyan at #3961 in the United States.

What do Leiani and Lilyan mean?

Leiani means "heavenly flower, lei of heaven" (Hawaiian origin). Lilyan means "lily flower, purity" (Latin (lilium) origin).

Are Leiani and Lilyan boy or girl names?

Leiani is primarily a girl name. Lilyan is primarily a girl name.

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