Lailani
Every Lailani since 1972 — 2,629 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lailani
Lailani is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,070 in 2025 with 227 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 2,629 American babies have been named Lailani. Its peak came in 2025, when 227 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lailani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lailani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 227 | #1,070 |
| 2024 | 155 | #1,433 |
| 2023 | 159 | #1,411 |
| 2022 | 190 | #1,262 |
| 2021 | 194 | #1,220 |
| 2020 | 188 | #1,220 |
| 2019 | 140 | #1,547 |
| 2018 | 131 | #1,628 |
| 2017 | 123 | #1,731 |
| 2016 | 109 | #1,877 |
| 2015 | 95 | #2,069 |
| 2014 | 78 | #2,360 |
| 2013 | 74 | #2,450 |
| 2012 | 84 | #2,252 |
| 2011 | 73 | #2,499 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,662 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2,771 |
| 2008 | 63 | #2,843 |
| 2007 | 64 | #2,843 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,929 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,776 |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,366 |
| 2003 | 42 | #3,444 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,934 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,206 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,391 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,683 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,581 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,258 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lailani in 2025?
Lailani ranked #1,070 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 227 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lailani?
2,629 babies have been named Lailani in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lailani most popular?
Lailani peaked in 2025, when 227 newborns received the name.
Is Lailani a boy or girl name?
Lailani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lailani rising or falling?
Lailani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.