Lani
Meaningsky, heaven · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #1,592
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #875 in 1947
131 babies were named Lani in the US in 2025. It has climbed 604 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1917–2025
US births per million boys, 1939–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lani you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 12,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lani, 131 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lani would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLani first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1947, when it reached #875.
- TrendLani has climbed 604 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,592. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLani is most popular in Indiana, where it ranks #815. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Hawaiian, Lani means “sky, heaven”.
About the name Lani
Lani is a girl name of Hawaiian origin meaning “sky, heaven”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ani”. US birth records list Lani for girls from 1917 to 2025, in 91 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1947, when it ranked #875 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,592, with 131 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.5 | 652,174 girls |
| 1920s | 0.8 | 1,219,512 girls |
| 1930s | 2.8 | 354,610 girls |
| 1940s | 40 | 24,704 girls |
| 1950s | 46 | 21,575 girls |
| 1960s | 49 | 20,475 girls |
| 1970s | 58 | 17,114 girls |
| 1980s | 49 | 20,375 girls |
| 1990s | 38 | 26,157 girls |
| 2000s | 62 | 16,155 girls |
| 2010s | 44 | 22,957 girls |
| 2020s | 62 | 16,099 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5.4 | 185,185 boys |
| 1940s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 1950s | 2.3 | 442,478 boys |
| 1960s | 1.6 | 645,161 boys |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 boys |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 2020s | 1.6 | 634,921 boys |
Other spellings of Lani
More Hawaiian girl names
- Girl name: Alanna · possibly little rock
- Unisex name: Kalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Nalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Aulani · royal messenger
- Girl name: Lua · moon
- Girl name: Ulani · cheerful
- Unisex name: Anuhea · cool fragrance
- Unisex name: Lale · tulip
Questions about the name Lani
What does the name Lani mean?
Lani means “sky, heaven” in Hawaiian.
What is the origin of the name Lani?
Lani has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Alanna, Kalani, Nalani.
Is Lani a boy or girl name?
Lani is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lani?
Lani ranked #1,592 for US girls in 2025, given to 131 babies. Its best year was 1947 (#875).