Heavenly flowers or child of royalty
A modern phonetic spelling of the traditional Hawaiian name Leilani. It is derived from the Hawaiian words 'lei', meaning flowers or a garland of honor, and 'lani', meaning heaven, sky, or royal. In Hawaiian culture, a lei is a symbol of affection and welcome.
Less common today
Leilanee isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,645 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
