Lailoni
Meaning of Lailoni
Lailoni is a feminine given name of contemporary American coinage whose phonological profile closely parallels that of the Hawaiian Leilani, yet whose exact etymological roots remain unrecorded; the element “lai” suggests subtle allusions to the floral garland of Polynesian tradition, while the terminal morpheme “-loni” confers a distinctive, melodious cadence. First appearing in the Social Security Administration’s registry in 1994, Lailoni has exhibited a consistently modest frequency—peaking at 35 recorded births in 2021 (ranked 912th) and tallying 13 occurrences in 2024 (ranked 937th)—thereby illustrating a stable yet rare pattern of adoption among U.S. neonates. Its pronunciation in American English, rendered as /leɪˈloʊni/, conforms to established Anglo-American phonotactics, ensuring both ease of articulation and an aura of understated exoticism. As a choice for parents seeking a name that balances singularity with phonetic familiarity, Lailoni occupies a niche within modern naming conventions that prize innovation grounded in discreet cultural resonance.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as lay-LOH-nee (/leɪˈloʊni/)
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