Leilani
Every Leilani since 1917 — 56,491 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leilani
Leilani is a top-100 name for girls in the United States, ranked #60 in 2025 with 3,792 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 56,491 American babies have been named Leilani. Its peak came in 2022, when 3,868 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 Leilani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leilani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,792 | #60 | — | — |
| 2024 | 3,365 | #66 | — | — |
| 2023 | 3,562 | #61 | — | — |
| 2022 | 3,868 | #59 | — | — |
| 2021 | 3,485 | #68 | — | — |
| 2020 | 2,892 | #92 | — | — |
| 2019 | 2,703 | #107 | 6 | #11,594 |
| 2018 | 2,519 | #120 | — | — |
| 2017 | 2,284 | #129 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,971 | #159 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,807 | #178 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,540 | #218 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,391 | #231 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,415 | #224 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,304 | #244 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,226 | #268 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,243 | #265 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,231 | #276 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,188 | #286 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,067 | #310 | — | — |
| 2005 | 954 | #335 | 5 | #12,571 |
| 2004 | 937 | #341 | 7 | #9,544 |
| 2003 | 883 | #353 | 7 | #9,247 |
| 2002 | 660 | #440 | — | — |
| 2001 | 593 | #468 | — | — |
| 2000 | 505 | #523 | — | — |
| 1995 | 165 | #1,083 | — | — |
| 1990 | 157 | #1,116 | — | — |
| 1985 | 154 | #992 | — | — |
| 1980 | 223 | #746 | — | — |
| 1975 | 110 | #1,073 | — | — |
| 1970 | 125 | #1,001 | — | — |
| 1965 | 92 | #1,093 | — | — |
| 1960 | 92 | #1,133 | — | — |
| 1955 | 59 | #1,314 | — | — |
| 1950 | 74 | #1,075 | — | — |
| 1945 | 72 | #893 | — | — |
| 1940 | 85 | #756 | — | — |
| 1935 | 9 | #3,052 | — | — |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,209 | — | — |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,249 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leilani in 2025?
Leilani ranked #60 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,792 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leilani?
56,491 babies have been named Leilani in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leilani most popular?
Leilani peaked in 2022, when 3,868 newborns received the name.
Is Leilani a boy or girl name?
Leilani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leilani rising or falling?
Leilani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.