Leiani vs Payson

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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Payson

Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,637
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pay, Paz

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Popularity Comparison

Leiani Rank #3,786
Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #3786 for Leiani.

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

Payson ___

  • Payson James
  • Payson Thomas
  • Payson Lee
  • Payson Cole
  • Payson Reed
  • Payson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leiani

Kai Malia Keanu Lani Alani

If you choose Payson

Mason Grayson Hadley Peyton Kinsley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leiani or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Leiani at #3786 in the United States.

What do Leiani and Payson mean?

Leiani means "heavenly flower, lei of heaven" (Hawaiian origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Leiani and Payson boy or girl names?

Leiani is primarily a girl name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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