Leilani \le(i)-la-ni\ as a girl's name is pronounced lay-LAH-nee. It is of Hawaiian origin, and the meaning of Leilani is "heavenly lei; royal child of heaven". A "lei" is the familiar Hawaiian necklace of flowers, shells or feathers. It symbolizes regard and love for the person to whom it is given.

Leilani has 1 variant form: Lalani.

Baby names that sound like Leilani are Leoline, Lilyann, Lilyan, Liliane, Liliana and Lilian.