"heavenly child, child of the sky"
Origin: Hawaiian
Language: Hawaiian
Leilana
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A Hawaiian flower name meaning heavenly garland
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The Story of Leilana
Leilana is a variant of the Hawaiian name Leilani, composed of lei (garland, wreath of flowers) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly, spiritual power). Together the meaning is heavenly lei or heavenly flower garland, evoking the beautiful tradition of Hawaiian lei giving. The -ana ending variant of Leilani has emerged as a way to preserve the melodic quality while creating a distinctive name.
Hawaiian names have grown in popularity across the United States as Hawaiian culture, tourism, and the Hawaiian statehood have spread awareness of Polynesian naming traditions. Leilana and Leilani both offer beautiful, melodic options with positive associations.
In Hawaiian culture, the lei is a symbol of love, respect, and aloha spirit. A name meaning heavenly lei or heavenly flower carries beautiful cultural weight, connecting the bearer to Hawaiian traditions of beauty, celebration, and spiritual connection to the land.
Historical Record
Leilana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 598 babies have been named Leilana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leilana is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #4,984 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Leilani and its variants entered the US top 200 names in the 2010s
- The lei is one of the most iconic symbols of Hawaiian aloha culture, given at arrivals, departures, and celebrations
Leilana in Other Languages
English
Leilana
Hawaiian
Leilani
Japanese
レイラナ
Popularity Over Time
#4,984
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #4,984
- Total SSA Count
- 27
- Cultural Origins
- Hawaiian Polynesian American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leilana
What does the name Leilana mean?
"heavenly child, child of the sky" (from Hawaiian). Leilana is a variant of the Hawaiian name Leilani, composed of lei (garland, wreath of flowers) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly, spiritual power). Together the meaning is heavenly lei or heavenly flower garland, evoking the beautiful tradition of Hawaiian lei giving. The -ana ending variant of Leilani has emerged as a way to preserve the melodic quality while creating a distinctive name.
What is the origin of the name Leilana?
Leilana has Hawaiian, Polynesian, and American origins. In Hawaiian, it means "heavenly child, child of the sky".
Is Leilana a boy or girl name?
Leilana is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Leilana?
Leilana is currently ranked #4984 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Leilana?
Common nicknames for Leilana include Lei, Lana, and Lani.
What are good middle names for Leilana?
Popular middle name pairings include Leilana Rose, Leilana Grace, Leilana Marie, Leilana Kai, Leilana Jade, and Leilana Belle.
What are good sibling names for Leilana?
Names that pair well with Leilana as siblings include Malia, Kaia, Nalani, Kai, Keanu, and Maui.
How many syllables does Leilana have?
Leilana has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Leilana a common or rare name?
Leilana is an uncommon name, ranked #4984 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Leilana
Leilana is a girl name with Hawaiian, Polynesian, and American origins . The name means "heavenly child, child of the sky" in Hawaiian .
Leilana is currently ranked #4,984 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Leilana has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Leilana include Lei, Lana, and Lani. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leilana include Leilani, Leila, Leilany, Leilah, Leilanni . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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