Laylani

Laylani is a spelling variation of Hawaiian Leilani. The older name combines lei, a garland or wreath, with lani, associated with heaven or royalty. Describing it as a heavenly lei preserves more of that cultural meaning than reducing the whole name to a generic flower translation.

The lay spelling makes the familiar opening sound visible to many English readers, while Leilani preserves the Hawaiian form more directly. Lani is an available shorter option. Layla looks similar at the beginning but has a separate origin, so it should not be treated as the source of Laylani’s meaning merely because some letters and sounds overlap.