What is the origin of the name Leinani?

Leinani is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Leinani?

Leinani is currently ranked #9928 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Leinani?

Leinani is pronounced lay-NAH-nee.

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GirlHawaiian

Leinani

lay-NAH-nee

Popularity

#9928

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

139

Peak Year

#19 in 2018

First Recorded

1975

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Leinani means "beautiful flower" or "flower wreath." It is derived from Hawaiian.

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Lei Lani Nina

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Lei Lani Nina

Spelling Variations

Leilani Laylani

Similar Names

Liliana Malie Kamalani Aloha

Personality Traits

CreativeGentleOptimisticCharmingArtistic

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