The baby name Leolani is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced le-oh-LAH-nee (IPA: /le.oˈlɑni/).
Leolani is Hawaiian in Origin.
The baby name Leolani is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced le-oh-LAH-nee (IPA: /le.oˈlɑni/).
Leolani is Hawaiian in Origin.
Leolani is a modern Hawaiian compound drawn from leo (voice; sound) and lani (heaven, sky; royal, exalted), yielding meanings such as “heavenly voice,” “voice of the heavens,” or “royal voice.” The structure mirrors long-standing Hawaiian name-building practices that join everyday words into evocative spiritual images. While often used for girls by English speakers, it is linguistically unisex in Hawaiian.
Its documented use is modest compared with Leilani, but it appears in Hawaii and on the U.S. mainland from the late 20th century onward, rising with renewed interest in Hawaiian culture and names. Spelling with macrons as Lēolani may be seen in Native contexts. Short forms include Leo and Lani. Related names and near-variants include Leilani, Noelani, Kealani, and Meilani; all share the lani element but differ in imagery and etymology.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Girls | 2016 | #934 | 5 | 9,437 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
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