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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Leiyani — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Leiyana|Leiyanna
CelticGirl↓ Fading

Leiyani

lay-AH-nee · 3 syllables

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Girl
#11668
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#11668
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#10007 in 2023
5yr change
-1661 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 #11668 · 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
Leiyani

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #11668

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1661 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

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend32

Less popular now than in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility85

Domain and handles likely available; no trademark concerns.

Name DNA
CelticScottishGirl3-syllableModernNatureContemporaryLyricalRareRising
Character
graceful elegancecreative spiritcompassionate heartartistic soulnurturing warmth
STRONG
High confidence

Leiyani is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11668 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1661 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#11668 · very rare
Leiyani at a Glance
Meaning:Modern variation blending Gaelic elements with contemporary phonetics. Likely inspired by nature-connected names like Leah and Celtic-rooted names such as Liam.
Language root:Gaelic · Scottish English
Peak rank:#10007 in 2023
5yr change:-1661 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
LeahLianaLydiaLianneNiaAliyah
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Leiyani
IslaKiraMaren◈FayeRowan◈Caelan◈LeviFinley◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Leiyani · Overview
Summary

Leiyani is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11668 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Leiyani carries a soft, warm, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1661 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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