How to say it
ay · LA · ni
/aɪˈlɑː.ni/
Feminine
Aylani
Heaven, sky, royal
What it means
A modern name built on the Hawaiian lani, 'heaven, sky, royal one,' in the family of Leilani and Kailani.
Aylani belongs to the wave of names ending in the Hawaiian lani, which means 'heaven, sky, or royal one.' It sits right beside Kailani, Leilani, and Nalani and reads airy and warm. The Ay- opening is a modern American touch rather than a traditional Hawaiian element, so the name is best read as a contemporary coinage built on a real Hawaiian root. Said eye-LAH-nee.
Popularity over time
peaked at #293 in 2025, currently #293 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
In the Hawaiian -lani family with Kailani and Leilani.
- Pronunciation
eye-LAH-nee.
Spelling variants
- Aylanie
- Ailani
- Aalyani
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