Laelani
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Precious, awakening, beautiful
Origin: Irish/Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #6451 in 2025 with 18 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alana. Shares the meaning 'Precious, awakening, beautiful.'
Similar names: lalani, leelan, lelan, lelani, lakeland, laelyn, laelynn, lailani
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Laelani? About 1 in 184,917 babies born in 2025 were named Laelani, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Laelani
What does the name Laelani mean?
Laelani means “Precious, awakening, beautiful” from Irish/Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Laelani?
Laelani has Irish/Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Precious, awakening, beautiful”.
How popular is Laelani?
Laelani ranked #6325 in 2025 — given to 18 babies that year.
When was Laelani most popular?
Laelani peaked in 2022 with 25 babies registered that year.
Is Laelani a boy or girl name?
Laelani is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Laelanis in registered births are female.
Is the name Laelani rising or falling in popularity?
Laelani has risen 196 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6521 in 2020 to #6325 in 2025.
How long has Laelani been recorded?
Laelani appears in birth records across 23 years — from 2003 through 2025.