Lily of the sky or heavenly lily
Lilani is a modern Hawaiian-inspired name, often interpreted as a combination of the English name Lily and the Hawaiian word 'lani', meaning sky or heaven. While it shares sounds with the traditional Hawaiian name Leilani, it is considered a distinct contemporary creation. It evokes imagery of a delicate flower blooming in a celestial or high-reaching setting.
Less common today
Lilani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #13,438 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
