Heavenly flowers or royal child
Eilani is a modern name likely derived from the Hawaiian name Leilani, meaning 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child.' It combines the melodic sounds of Pacific Island naming traditions with a contemporary American feel. While rare, it shares the airy and vowel-heavy appeal of popular names like Eliana and Kehlani.
Less common today
Eilani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,340 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
