The baby name Leimomi is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced lay-ee-MOH-mee.
Leimomi is Hawaiian in Origin.
The baby name Leimomi is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced lay-ee-MOH-mee.
Leimomi is Hawaiian in Origin.
Leimomi is a Hawaiian feminine given name combining lei ("garland, wreath, lei") and momi ("pearl; pearl shell"), yielding the image of a "pearl lei" or "lei of pearls." In Hawaiian culture, a lei symbolizes love, honor, welcome, and celebration; paired with momi, the name evokes a cherished, luminous adornment. Pronounced lay-MOH-mee in three syllables, it carries connotations of beauty, preciousness, and the affectionate ties of family and community.
The name is well established in Hawaii and among the diaspora, appearing in 20th century records and benefiting from the Hawaiian language and cultural revitalization that encouraged traditional naming. Common short forms include Momi and Lei. Spelling variants reflect Hawaiian compounding conventions: Leimomi, Lei-Momi, and Lei Momi. Elaborated forms are also used, such as Leimomiokalani ("pearl lei of heaven/sky") or Leimomiokekai ("pearl lei of the sea"). Conceptually, it aligns with the English name Pearl while remaining distinctly Hawaiian.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #899 | 5 | 8,739 |
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