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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Leilanys — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Leilany|Leili
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Leilanys

lay-LAH-nees · 3 syllables

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Girl
#11667
↑↑ Surging
#11667
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#11667 in 2024
5yr change
+4887 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #11667 · Rising since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Leilanys

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #11667

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+4887 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
25 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Leilanys scores well on trend momentum but there are tradeoffs — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
85

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HawaiianNatureGirl3-syllablePolynesian RootCelestialModernRareRisingLyrical
Character
graceful elegancecreative spiritwarm compassionindependent strength
STRONG
High confidence

Leilanys is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #11667 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +4887 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#11667 · very rare
Leilanys at a Glance
Meaning:From Hawaiian 'lei' (garland/wreath) and 'lani' (sky/heaven), suggesting 'heavenly garland' or celestial beauty
Language root:Hawaiian · Polynesian
Peak rank:#11667 in 2024
5yr change:+4887 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works well with
Lani◈Kai◈MaliaNaomiAlexaIsabella
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Leilanys · Overview
Summary

Leilanys is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #11667 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Leilanys scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 4887 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Modern character
Leilanys carries a soft, warm, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Leilanys is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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