Meaning: Its source is a Hawaiian expression meaning "Heavenly lei."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English and Hawaiian.

Alternative Spellings: Lealani, Lelani, Lelonni and Leylani

Popularity: The name Leilani ranked 435th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 1440th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: A lei is the familiar Hawaiian necklace of flowers, shells or feathers. It symbolizes regard and love for the person to whom it is given.

This name also means ''royal child.''