Lani
3 countries#1592 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lani was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
7,556 births recorded 1917–2025 · currently #1592 · peaked in 1979 with 143 births
Most common in: California, Hawaii, Texas, Florida, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
498 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1505 · peaked in 2008 with 34 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
498 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 34 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
17 births recorded 2007–2011 · peaked in 2007 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lani’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1664 | — |
| 2007 | #1784 | ↓120 |
| 2008 | #2122 | ↓338 |
| 2009 | #2076 | ↑46 |
| 2010 | #2167 | ↓91 |
| 2011 | #2416 | ↓249 |
| 2012 | #2548 | ↓132 |
| 2013 | #2439 | ↑109 |
| 2014 | #2497 | ↓58 |
| 2015 | #2646 | ↓149 |
| 2016 | #2343 | ↑303 |
| 2017 | #2338 | ↑5 |
| 2018 | #2438 | ↓100 |
| 2019 | #2249 | ↑189 |
| 2020 | #2196 | ↑53 |
| 2021 | #2071 | ↑125 |
| 2022 | #1992 | ↑79 |
| 2023 | #2033 | ↓41 |
| 2024 | #1895 | ↑138 |
| 2025 | #1592 | ↑303 |
Frequently asked questions about Lani
Is Lani a popular name?
Yes — Lani currently ranks #1592 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lani more common for boys or girls?
Lani is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lani most popular?
Lani peaked in 1979 in United States, with 143 recorded births that year.
Is Lani rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lani’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4594 in 1917 to #1592 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lani?
At least 8,071 babies have been recorded with the name Lani across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Lani popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lani appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Lani?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lani include Kaelyn, Lailah, Lindy, Dixie.
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