"child of heaven, celestial child"
Origin: Hawaiian
Language: Hawaiian
Leilanie
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The Story of Leilanie
Leilanie is a variant spelling of Leilani, a traditional Hawaiian name composed of 'lei' (garland, wreath of flowers) and 'lani' (sky, heaven, or heavenly). Together the name means 'heavenly garland', 'heavenly flower', or 'child of heaven' — one of the most poetic and evocative of all Hawaiian names. The flower lei is a central symbol of Hawaiian culture representing love, celebration, and welcome.
Leilani/Leilanie has grown steadily in popularity outside Hawaii as the broader American culture has embraced Hawaiian-origin names. The success of Disney's Moana (2016) sparked renewed interest in Polynesian names. The name consistently ranks among the most beloved Hawaiian names in mainland US.
In Hawaiian culture, the lei (flower garland) represents respect, love, and honor. To be called Leilani — heavenly lei — is to be seen as a gift of the divine, precious as a garland offered to the sacred. The name is deeply embedded in Hawaiian poetry and song.
Historical Record
Leilanie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 936 babies have been named Leilanie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leilanie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #4,345 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Leilani literally means 'heavenly garland of flowers' — lei is the Hawaiian flower garland and lani means sky or heaven
- Hawaii Five-0 and Disney's Moana both helped bring Polynesian names like Leilani into mainstream American name consciousness
Leilanie in Other Languages
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Hawaiian
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レイラニ
Popularity Over Time
#4,345
Current Rank
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Trend
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Leilani Mitchell
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #4,345
- Total SSA Count
- 33
- Cultural Origins
- Hawaiian Polynesian American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Common Nicknames
Lei
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Lele
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leilanie
What does the name Leilanie mean?
"child of heaven, celestial child" (from Hawaiian). Leilanie is a variant spelling of Leilani, a traditional Hawaiian name composed of 'lei' (garland, wreath of flowers) and 'lani' (sky, heaven, or heavenly). Together the name means 'heavenly garland', 'heavenly flower', or 'child of heaven' — one of the most poetic and evocative of all Hawaiian names. The flower lei is a central symbol of Hawaiian culture representing love, celebration, and welcome.
What is the origin of the name Leilanie?
Leilanie has Hawaiian, Polynesian, and American origins. In Hawaiian, it means "child of heaven, celestial child".
Is Leilanie a boy or girl name?
Leilanie is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Leilanie?
Leilanie is currently ranked #4345 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Leilanie?
Common nicknames for Leilanie include Lei, Lani, Leia, and Lele.
What are good middle names for Leilanie?
Popular middle name pairings include Leilanie Rose, Leilanie Grace, Leilanie Marie, Leilanie Jean, Leilanie Pearl, Leilanie Jade, and Leilanie May.
What are good sibling names for Leilanie?
Names that pair well with Leilanie as siblings include Kalani, Keanu, Moana, Kai, Hana, Malia, and Kaia.
How many syllables does Leilanie have?
Leilanie has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Leilanie a common or rare name?
Leilanie is an uncommon name, ranked #4345 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Leilanie
Leilanie is a girl name with Hawaiian, Polynesian, and American origins . The name means "child of heaven, celestial child" in Hawaiian .
Leilanie is currently ranked #4,345 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Leilanie has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Leilanie include Lei, Lani, Leia, and Lele. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leilanie 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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