Lani
girl name#1592 in 2025Lani entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #875 in 1947, ranks #1592 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1917–2025
#1592
rank today
#875
peak (1947)
131
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4594 |
| 1920s | #5018 |
| 1930s | #2073 |
| 1940s | #1090 |
| 1950s | #1052 |
| 1960s | #1164 |
| 1970s | #1285 |
| 1980s | #1551 |
| 1990s | #2099 |
| 2000s | #1752 |
| 2010s | #2408 |
| 2020s | #1963 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lani has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 6,800 people named Lani are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lani alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lani in 2025?
- Lani ranks #1592 among US girl names in 2025, with 131 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lani most popular?
- Lani peaked in 1947, reaching #875 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lani with classmates?
- Lani will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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