Lelani: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: l-ehl-ahn-ee
Origin: Unspecified
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Oceania
Meaning: Lelani signifies 'celestial beauty and heavenly flowers'.

Lelani is a name with Hawaiian origin, which is part of Polynesian culture, derived from the Hawaiian word "lani," meaning "sky" or "heaven." Lelani signifies celestial beauty and heavenly flowers. It has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique and exotic sound. Lelani is pronounced as "leh-LAH-nee" and is often associated with qualities like grace and elegance. The use of this name has increased in modern times as parents seek distinctive yet meaningful names for their children.

Lelani Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Lelani is currently #7512 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Lelani is currently #4248 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Lelani is currently #3770 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Lelani is currently #2107 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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