Laney

Pronunciation: [ l-AYN-ee ]

Boy Name #33,817 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Laney is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AYN-ee.

Parents who love the name Laney often also consider Laura, Lavinia, Lavina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #33,817
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Lane #261

Nicknames

Lan Lay Lanie

Also a Girl Name

Laney is also used as a girl name, ranked #689.

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Similar Names

Laura Lavinia Lavina Lavenia Lacy Lanie Lauretta Lavonia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laney

Is Laney a boy or girl name?

Laney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #33817. As a girl name, it is ranked #689. Laney is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Laney?

Laney is pronounced l-AYN-ee.

How popular is the name Laney?

Laney is currently ranked #33817 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Laney?

Common nicknames for Laney include Lan, Lay, and Lanie.

Is Laney a common or rare name?

Laney is an uncommon name, ranked #33817 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Laney

Laney is a boy name .

Is Laney a boy or girl name? Laney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,817 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #689. Laney is more commonly used as a girl name.

Laney is currently ranked #33,817 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Laney include Lan, Lay, and Lanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Laney include Lane . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.