UK girl's name
Laylani
A modern feminine name blend of Layla and Ani or Lani.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Laylani is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Laylani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4684, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2009 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Laylani is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Laylani. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Laylani ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 girls were registered as Laylani.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Laylani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4684
2018
Births in 2018
4
Latest year
Peak year
2018
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Laylani mean?
The name Laylani is a modern feminine name that is a combination of the Arabic name Layla and the Hawaiian name Lani.
The name Layla is derived from the Arabic word "layl" meaning "night". It has been a popular name in Arabic cultures for centuries, and is associated with beauty, mystery, and romance. The name appears in several ancient Arabic texts and poems, including the famous love story "Layla and Majnun" from the 7th century.
The name Lani, on the other hand, is a Hawaiian name meaning "heaven" or "sky". It is a popular name in Hawaiian culture and is often associated with nature, beauty, and spirituality.
The combination of these two names, Laylani, creates a unique and melodic name that blends cultural influences from the Middle East and Hawaii. While the origins of the name Laylani itself are relatively modern, it draws from rich cultural traditions and meanings.
In terms of historical references, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Layla or variations of it:
1. Layla al-Akhyaliyya (c. 8th century) - An Arabic poet from the Abbasid period. 2. Layla Majnun (c. 7th century) - The heroine of the famous Arabic love story "Layla and Majnun". 3. Layla Elmi (1944-2012) - A Somali diplomat and politician, known for her advocacy for women's rights. 4. Leila Aboulela (born 1964) - A Sudanese writer and novelist. 5. Layla Fourie (born 1978) - A South African chess player and Woman Grandmaster.
As for the name Laylani specifically, its modern usage means there are likely few historical references or famous individuals with this exact spelling and combination. However, the cultural influences and meanings behind its component names make it a unique and evocative name that blends elements from different parts of the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Laylani over time
The chart below shows babies named Laylani registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Laylani, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2018, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laylani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Laylani was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4684 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Laylani
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Laylani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Laylani in the UK right now?
In 2018, Laylani was ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Laylani most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Laylani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Laylani?
A modern feminine name blend of Layla and Ani or Lani.
How many people are called Laylani in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Laylani across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.