Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Lokelani

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

Rosa × damascena, more commonly known as the Damask rose, or sometimes as the Iranian Rose, Bulgarian rose, Taif rose, Emirati rose, Ispahan rose, Isparta rose, and Castile rose, is a rose hybrid derived from Rosa gallica and Rosa moschata. DNA analysis has shown that a third species, Rosa fedtschenkoana, made some genetic contributions to the Damask rose.

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#10,920 (2005)

Total Babies

141

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1979

First Year

2024

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#10920

Peak Rank

141

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lokelani

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Origin & history

Rosa × damascena is a cultivated flower not found in the wild. Recent genetic tests indicate that it is a hybrid of R. moschata x R. gallica crossed with the pollen of Rosa fedtschenkoana , which indicates a probable origin in the foothills of central Asia or Iran. The French Crusader Robert de Brie , who took part in the Siege of Damascus in 1148 at the Second Crusade , is sometimes credited for bringing the Damask rose from Syria to Europe . The rose's name refers to the city of Damascus , Syria , known for its steel ( Damascus steel ), fabrics ( Damask ), and roses. Other accounts say that

The Story of Lokelani

Lokelani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1979, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 9 Lokelanis were born — ranking #10,920 that year. As of 2026, Lokelani ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 141 Lokelanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Lokelani

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

Leilani
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Laughlin
Lakeland
Locklin
Lackland
Lochlann
Lockland
Lucchini
Likely
Lacuna
Lowland

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lokelani

What does the name Lokelani mean?

How popular is Lokelani in 2026?

In 2026, Lokelani ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lokelani most popular?

Lokelani reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #10,920 that year with 9 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lokelani most popular?

Lokelani has historically been most popular in Hawaii. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lokelani.

Is Lokelani a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lokelani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lokelani include Madalaine, Carle, Lalitha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lokelani

Lokelani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 141 births in the dataset. Lokelani's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #10,920. Use the chart and map above to compare Lokelani'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.