Lani

Girl name

Lani has been given to 7,556 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It peaked in 1979.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

7,556

Peak year

1979 (143 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1917

10-year trend

▲ +96%

Gender split

98% girls / 2% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lani — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Lanagirl

57,449 babies since 1885

Laneboy

52,177 babies since 1881

Alanigirl

18,910 babies since 1978

Danigirl

11,424 babies since 1942

Lacigirl

9,623 babies since 1962

Laniegirl

5,637 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lani.

Imeldagirl

7,476 babies since 1891

Kenyattaunisex

7,471 babies since 1961

Siobhangirl

7,399 babies since 1956

Candigirl

7,356 babies since 1944

Susannahgirl

7,784 babies since 1882

Michalunisex

7,813 babies since 1911

Salinagirl

7,239 babies since 1882

Jessigirl

7,874 babies since 1959

FAQ

How popular is the name Lani?

Lani has been given to 7,556 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lani peak?

Lani peaked in 1979, when 143 babies were given the name.

Is Lani a girl or boy name?

Lani is primarily a girl name (98% of babies named Lani are girls).

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