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.
How to spell Aylani
The standard spelling is Aylani. Common variants include Aylanie, Ailani, Aalyani, but Aylani is the most widely used form.
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, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. 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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Common questions
- What does the name Aylani mean?
- A modern name built on the Hawaiian lani, 'heaven, sky, royal one,' in the family of Leilani and Kailani.
- What does Aylani mean in Hawaiian?
- In Hawaiian, Aylani means "Heaven, sky, royal." 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.
- How do you pronounce Aylani?
- Aylani is pronounced aɪˈlɑː.ni. Say it as ay-LA-ni, with the stress on the "la" syllable.
- How do you spell Aylani?
- The standard spelling is Aylani. Common spelling variants include Aylanie, Ailani, Aalyani.
- Is Aylani a boy or girl name?
- Aylani is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Aylani?
- Aylani ranked #293 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.