Heavenly lei or royal child
Tehlani is a modern variation of Hawaiian names like Kehlani or Lani. It combines the Hawaiian element 'lani', meaning sky or heaven, with a rhythmic prefix. It evokes a sense of tropical beauty and celestial grace.
About 9 girls were named Tehlani in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).