Oak tree or my joy
Ilani is a modern name with dual roots. In Hebrew, it is a feminine variation of Ilan, meaning 'oak tree,' while in some contexts it is interpreted as a variation of the Hawaiian name Leilani or a combination of 'Ila' and 'Ani' meaning 'my joy.'
Less common today
Ilani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,888 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
