Lani vs Venus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lani

Girl #1,917 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal, majestic"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,917
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lan

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Venus

Girl #1,727 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love, desire, beauty"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Roman Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,727
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ven, Vee

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Popularity Comparison

Lani Rank #1,917
Venus Rank #1,727

Venus is more popular, ranked #1727 vs #1917 for Lani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lani ___

  • Lani Rose
  • Lani Mae
  • Lani Grace
  • Lani Claire
  • Lani Jade
  • Lani Pearl

Venus ___

  • Venus Marie
  • Venus Grace
  • Venus Rose
  • Venus Serena
  • Venus Diana
  • Venus Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lani

Kai Malia Koa Hana Nalu

If you choose Venus

Serena Apollo Diana Athena Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lani or Venus more popular?

Venus is more popular, ranked #1727 compared to Lani at #1917 in the United States.

What do Lani and Venus mean?

Lani means "royal, majestic" (Hawaiian origin). Venus means "love, desire, beauty" (Latin origin).

Are Lani and Venus boy or girl names?

Lani is primarily a girl name. Venus is primarily a girl name.

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