Leiti as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Leiti

What is the meaning of the name Leiti ?

The baby name Leiti is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAY-tee (IPA: /ˈleɪti/).

Leiti is in Origin.

Leiti is a rare feminine given name with several plausible roots. In Tonga and related Polynesian communities, leiti comes from English lady and conveys poise and femininity; the form appears as a personal name or affectionate nickname in the late 20th century diaspora. In Estonian, Leiti can function as a colloquial variant of Leida or Leili, names linked to the verb leidma “to find,” lending the meaning “found; discovery.” Some parents also view Leiti as a creative Lei- name, evoking the Hawaiian lei “garland, wreath.”

Documented use is scattered but modern, with pockets in Pacific Island and Baltic contexts and among globally mobile families favoring brief, lilting forms. Variants and spellings include Leity, Leitie, Leidy/Leidi (Spanish-influenced), and the related Estonian Leili and Leida; short forms include Lei. Pronunciation is commonly LAY-tee, though regional preferences vary.

⚙ Leiti is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Leiti appears only 4 times in total — found in 4 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.