Lani Name Popularity and Statistics
Lani is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Lani?
Lani is spelled L-A-N-I. The name has 4 letters.
Lani Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,592
Recorded Births131
- Girls usage rose 303 places to #1,592 and recorded 26 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Lani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 131 | #1,592 |
| 2024 | Girls | 105 | #1,895 |
| 2023 | Girls | 96 | #2,033 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2022 | Girls | 98 | #1,992 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6 | #10,863 |
| 2021 | Girls | 92 | #2,071 |
| 2020 | Girls | 82 | #2,196 |
| 2019 | Girls | 81 | #2,249 |
| 2018 | Girls | 73 | #2,438 |
| 2017 | Girls | 78 | #2,338 |
| 2016 | Girls | 80 | #2,343 |
| 2015 | Girls | 67 | #2,646 |
| 2014 | Girls | 72 | #2,497 |
| 2013 | Girls | 74 | #2,439 |
| 2012 | Girls | 71 | #2,548 |
| 2011 | Girls | 76 | #2,416 |
| 2010 | Girls | 90 | #2,167 |
| 2009 | Girls | 98 | #2,076 |
| 2008 | Girls | 95 | #2,122 |
| 2007 | Girls | 120 | #1,784 |
| 2006 | Girls | 127 | #1,664 |
| 2005 | Girls | 142 | #1,479 |
| 2004 | Girls | 132 | #1,520 |
When Was Lani Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1979 · Girls
143 recorded births
National rank #995
2005 · Girls
142 recorded births
National rank #1,479
1980 · Girls
142 recorded births
National rank #1,019
1970 · Girls
133 recorded births
National rank #953
Where Lani Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IN | #815 | 7 |
| CA | #1,149 | 22 |
| FL | #1,170 | 12 |
| TX | #1,268 | 20 |
| GA | #1,533 | 5 |
| NY | #2,075 | 5 |