FIRST NAME
Lani
Lani is the 1,796th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 7,206 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 257 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,796 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
7,461
living · #1,845
2020 CENSUS
7,206
living · #1,796
BABIES NAMED LANI BY BIRTH YEAR · 1917–2025
2025131
As a female name, Lani peaked in 1979, when 143 babies were named Lani (the #999 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #13,599 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
257
living · #13,599
BABIES NAMED LANI BY BIRTH YEAR · 1939–2023
20235
As a male name, Lani peaked in 1961, when 11 babies were named Lani (the #2633 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)