Heavenly flower or royal child
Eylani is a modern American coinage likely inspired by the Hawaiian name Keilani or the popular name Leilani. It combines the melodic sounds of contemporary favorites with the traditional Hawaiian elements of 'lani', meaning sky or heaven. While its exact etymology is fluid, it is often associated with beauty, nature, and a sense of divinity.
Less common today
Eylani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,909 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
