The baby name Leihana is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced lay-ee-HAH-nah (IPA: /leɪ.iˈhɑːnə/).
Leihana is Hawaiian in Origin.
The baby name Leihana is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced lay-ee-HAH-nah (IPA: /leɪ.iˈhɑːnə/).
Leihana is Hawaiian in Origin.
Leihana is a Hawaiian-influenced feminine given name formed from lei (garland, flower lei) and hana (work, to make). It is commonly interpreted as lei maker or one who crafts garlands; some also read it as Lei Hana, evoking the Maui district of Hana, which yields a poetic sense garland of Hana. The components together suggest celebration, welcome, artistry, and industriousness.
Documented use is chiefly modern, emerging in the late 20th century in Hawaii and among Pacific Islander communities, reflecting contemporary naming that draws on Hawaiian vocabulary rather than older personal-name traditions. Variants and near-variants include Lei-hana, Leihana (unhyphenated), Leihāna (to emphasize the place-name reading), Leilana, and the better-known Leilani; short forms Lei and Hana are natural nicknames. Overall, Leihana carries a graceful island-inflected meaning centered on craftsmanship and beauty, appealing to parents seeking a culturally resonant yet distinctive alternative to Leilani.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #909 | 6 | 8,600 |
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