Lailani Girl

Popularity: #795 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationlie-LAH-nee / laɪˈlɑːni

Hawaiian; Arabic

Meaning

Hawaiian: heavenly lei; Arabic: night

Historical & Cultural Background

Lailani is a name that combines elements from both Hawaiian and Arabic cultures. In Hawaiian, it reflects a connection to nature and beauty, often associated with the concept of a lei, which is a garland of flowers. The Arabic meaning relates to the night, suggesting a sense of calm and tranquility. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the United States, where it is often chosen for its melodic sound.

Trend Summary

Lailani has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

LianaElianaLilianaAlaniKianaSelenaTahliaZelena

Variants

  • Lailany
  • Lailanie

International Variants

  • Leilani (Spanish)
  • Lailani (Arabic)

Famous people named Lailani

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Fictional characters named Lailani

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Sibling Suggestions

LeilaniMaliaKailaniNalaniAilani

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lailani was first seen in the United States in 1972. Lailani has ranked as high as #1169 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, Georgia, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Lailani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lailani (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 20
20%
FL 13
13%
GA 12
12%
LA 11
11%
NC 11
11%
NY 10
10%
CA 7
7%
VA 7
7%
TN 5
5%
MO 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19725
19776
19795
19805
19825
19846
19855
19917
19936
19946
19955
19969
199710
199811
19998
200014
200118
200233
200342
200445
200539
200659
200764
200863
200965
201068
201173
201284
201374
201478
201595
2016109
2017123
2018131
2019140
2020188
2021194
2022189
2023158
2024155