Leiani
Every Leiani since 1998 — 463 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leiani
Leiani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,190 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 463 American babies have been named Leiani. Its peak came in 2025, when 50 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 Leiani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leiani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #3,190 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,793 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,748 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,864 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,204 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,126 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,310 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,256 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,579 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,393 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,365 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,300 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,596 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,652 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,122 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,822 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,036 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,267 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,797 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,074 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,042 |
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| 2003 | 7 | #13,243 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,720 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leiani in 2025?
Leiani ranked #3,190 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leiani?
463 babies have been named Leiani in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leiani most popular?
Leiani peaked in 2025, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Leiani a boy or girl name?
Leiani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leiani rising or falling?
Leiani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.