Leylani vs Roxanne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leylani

Girl #1,108 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"child of heaven"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,108
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lani, Leyla, Lei

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Roxanne

Girl #1,274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, bright star"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

French English American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,274
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Leylani Rank #1,108
Roxanne Rank #1,274

Leylani is more popular, ranked #1108 vs #1274 for Roxanne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leylani ___

  • Leylani Rose
  • Leylani Marie
  • Leylani Grace
  • Leylani Kai
  • Leylani Noa
  • Leylani Blue

Roxanne ___

  • Roxanne Marie
  • Roxanne Lynn
  • Roxanne Grace
  • Roxanne June
  • Roxanne Claire
  • Roxanne Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leylani

Kaleo Nalani Koa Lila Kai

If you choose Roxanne

Celeste Vivienne Margot Hugo Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leylani or Roxanne more popular?

Leylani is more popular, ranked #1108 compared to Roxanne at #1274 in the United States.

What do Leylani and Roxanne mean?

Leylani means "child of heaven" (Hawaiian origin). Roxanne means "dawn, bright star" (Persian origin).

Are Leylani and Roxanne boy or girl names?

Leylani is primarily a girl name. Roxanne is primarily a girl name.

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