Layni
Meaning
"pathway, narrow road"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,638
- Total SSA Count
- 22
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Lay, Lane
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"pathway, narrow road"
Origin: Old English
"hedgerow, boundary"
Origin: Old English
Rowe is more popular, ranked #3569 vs #5638 for Layni.
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Rowe is more popular, ranked #3569 compared to Layni at #5638 in the United States.
Layni means "pathway, narrow road" (Old English origin). Rowe means "hedgerow, boundary" (Old English origin).
Layni is primarily a girl name. Rowe is primarily a boy name.