Lailani

Meaning of Lailani

Lailani drifts in on a Hawaiian trade wind, a lilting blend of lei (“flower garland”) and lani (“heavenly” or “royal”), so she wears a crown of blossoms straight from the clouds. In English her melody sounds like lay-LAH-nee, while island tongues favor lie-LAH-nee—either way, the rhythm is pure aloha. Quietly twirling through U.S. birth charts since the 1970s, she now sits near the 800 mark, meaning your little girl is unlikely to share it with half the playground, yet no one will trip over the pronunciation. The name radiates built-in sunshine, calling up images of hibiscus sunsets, ukuleles at dusk, and a touch of sky-high grandeur thanks to that lani ending. A tropical cousin to better-known Leilani, Lailani keeps the breezy vibe but adds her own fresh spin—think beachside hammock rather than tourist hotel. If you’re after a rare, feel-good choice that whispers “heavenly blossom” every time you say it, Lailani may be the gentle wave your heart’s been waiting for.