Lani

Lani is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 104 girls in the United States.

Lani at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lani

Lani belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lani first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #877 in 1947, and in 2024 104 babies received the name — 7,241 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lani in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#877 in 1947
Peak year
1979
Babies named Lani in 2024
104
Total since 1880
7,241

Lani in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#916 in 2005
Babies named Lani in 2025
25
Total since 1996
568

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lani mean?

The meaning of Lani is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lani a boy or girl name?

Lani is a girl name. In 2024, 104 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lani?

Lani comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lani?

Lani first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #877 in 1947, and 104 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].