Lani

Pronunciation: [ l-AHN-ee ]

Boy Name #30,610 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #30,610
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Landon #106 Lane #261 Landen #813 Lance #843 Langston #912 Landyn #954 Landry #1387 Lando #1903

Also a Girl Name

Lani is also used as a girl name, ranked #1917.

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Similar Names

Laura Lavinia Lavina Lavenia Lacy Lanie Lauretta Lavonia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lani

Is Lani a boy or girl name?

Lani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30610. As a girl name, it is ranked #1917. Lani is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lani?

Lani is pronounced l-AHN-ee.

How popular is the name Lani?

Lani is currently ranked #30610 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Lani a common or rare name?

Lani is an uncommon name, ranked #30610 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lani

Lani is a boy name .

Is Lani a boy or girl name? Lani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,610 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,917. Lani is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lani is currently ranked #30,610 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lani include Landon, Lane, Landen, Lance, Langston . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.