Lani Unisex
Origin(s)
Hawaiian; Hebrew
Meaning
Hawaiian: 'heavenly'; Hebrew: 'my own'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hawaiian culture, Lani is often associated with the sky and heaven, reflecting the beauty of nature. The name is commonly used in Hawaii and has gained popularity in other regions. In Hebrew, Lani can be interpreted as a term of endearment, emphasizing personal connection.
Trend Summary
Lani has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Lana, Lina, Lara, Lila, Lanae, Linae, Lacey
Variants
- Lanie
- Lanny
International Variants
- Lani (Hawaiian)
- Lani (Hebrew)
Famous people named Lani
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Fictional characters named Lani
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lani was first seen in the United States in 1917. Lani has ranked as high as #983 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Lani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lani (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 28 | |
FL | 14 | |
TX | 10 | |
NY | 6 | |
GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1917 | 5 |
1920 | 5 |
1924 | 5 |
1938 | 16 |
1939 | 15 |
1940 | 37 |
1941 | 43 |
1942 | 39 |
1943 | 36 |
1944 | 59 |
1945 | 67 |
1946 | 73 |
1947 | 101 |
1948 | 74 |
1949 | 67 |
1950 | 76 |
1951 | 80 |
1952 | 67 |
1953 | 86 |
1954 | 109 |
1955 | 80 |
1956 | 106 |
1957 | 93 |
1958 | 100 |
1959 | 97 |
1960 | 105 |
1961 | 100 |
1962 | 88 |
1963 | 75 |
1964 | 85 |
1965 | 57 |
1966 | 84 |
1967 | 102 |
1968 | 95 |
1969 | 96 |
1970 | 133 |
1971 | 96 |
1972 | 78 |
1973 | 64 |
1974 | 76 |
1975 | 76 |
1976 | 79 |
1977 | 68 |
1978 | 98 |
1979 | 143 |
1980 | 142 |
1981 | 113 |
1982 | 95 |
1983 | 78 |
1984 | 65 |
1985 | 79 |
1986 | 65 |
1987 | 64 |
1988 | 65 |
1989 | 72 |
1990 | 89 |
1991 | 75 |
1992 | 89 |
1993 | 82 |
1994 | 62 |
1995 | 67 |
1996 | 45 |
1997 | 43 |
1998 | 66 |
1999 | 73 |
2000 | 86 |
2001 | 96 |
2002 | 130 |
2003 | 118 |
2004 | 132 |
2005 | 142 |
2006 | 127 |
2007 | 120 |
2008 | 95 |
2009 | 98 |
2010 | 90 |
2011 | 76 |
2012 | 71 |
2013 | 74 |
2014 | 72 |
2015 | 67 |
2016 | 80 |
2017 | 78 |
2018 | 73 |
2019 | 81 |
2020 | 82 |
2021 | 92 |
2022 | 98 |
2023 | 96 |
2024 | 104 |