Leilani is a Hawaiian female given name that means "heavenly flower." It is composed of two elements: leina ("heaven") and lanike ("child"). Leilani was the name chosen by King Kamehameha III for his daughter, who was born in 1853. The name gained popularity during the Hawaiian monarchy period and has since been used widely throughout Hawaii and among people of Hawaiian descent around the world. Despite its origin, Leilani is now considered a universal name and can be found in various cultures and communities.
According to the data provided, the name Leilane was given to five babies each year in the United States for two consecutive years - specifically in 2007 and again in 2009. This indicates a consistent popularity for the name over this short period of time, with a total of ten babies being named Leilane during these two years combined.