Leylani
Every Leylani since 1999 — 2,615 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leylani
Leylani is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #971 in 2025 with 263 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 2,615 American babies have been named Leylani. Its peak came in 2025, when 263 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Leylani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leylani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 263 | #971 |
| 2024 | 220 | #1,113 |
| 2023 | 213 | #1,145 |
| 2022 | 257 | #1,013 |
| 2021 | 225 | #1,101 |
| 2020 | 188 | #1,221 |
| 2019 | 153 | #1,449 |
| 2018 | 121 | #1,715 |
| 2017 | 140 | #1,571 |
| 2016 | 103 | #1,950 |
| 2015 | 82 | #2,291 |
| 2014 | 84 | #2,246 |
| 2013 | 60 | #2,860 |
| 2012 | 77 | #2,418 |
| 2011 | 53 | #3,160 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,886 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2,840 |
| 2008 | 47 | #3,514 |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,364 |
| 2006 | 41 | #3,766 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,194 |
| 2004 | 26 | #5,016 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,334 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,662 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,567 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,576 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leylani in 2025?
Leylani ranked #971 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 263 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leylani?
2,615 babies have been named Leylani in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leylani most popular?
Leylani peaked in 2025, when 263 newborns received the name.
Is Leylani a boy or girl name?
Leylani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leylani rising or falling?
Leylani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.