Girl nameCurrently #3,136 in the USRising
Lelani
3 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
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Lelani's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lelani |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 51 |
Lelani through the decades
- Lelani peaked in 2024, when 51 babies were named Lelani in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lelani has risen 47% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lelani currently ranks #3,136 in the US and is on the rise.