Leelani
Leelani is a girl baby name. Ranked #42,460 in the US, popular nicknames include Lee, Ley, and Leeie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Leelani first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 42 babies have been named Leelani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leelani is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #42,460 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #42,460
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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About the Name Leelani
Leelani is a girl name .
Leelani is currently ranked #42,460 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leelani include Lee, Ley, Leeie, and Leelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leelani include Leela . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis