Lani
boy nameLani entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #2403 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#2403
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3113 |
| 1940s | #2769 |
| 1950s | #3095 |
| 1960s | #3699 |
| 1970s | #5248 |
| 1980s | #6071 |
| 1990s | #7347 |
| 2000s | #10252 |
| 2020s | #11551 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Lani are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lani alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lani most popular?
- Lani peaked in 1946, reaching #2403 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lani with classmates?
- Lani will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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