Girl · #9,628 in 2026

Leyani

Name: Popularity of the name Leyani in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Leyani, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,628

Peak Rank

#6,689 (2021)

Total Babies

168

5-Yr Trend

-30%

2007

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#6689

Peak Rank

168

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leyani

Leyani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2007, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 17 Leyanis were born — ranking #6,689 that year. As of 2026, Leyani ranks #9,628 for baby girls with 7 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 168 Leyanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Leyani

Phonetically similar names — useful when Leyani is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leyani

What does the name Leyani mean?

Leyani is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leyani in 2026?

In 2026, Leyani ranks #9,628 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Leyani most popular?

Leyani reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #6,689 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Leyani a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Leyani is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Leyani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leyani include Keomi, Canyon, Alonnie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leyani

Leyani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 168 births in the dataset. Leyani's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #6,689. Use the chart and map above to compare Leyani's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.