Lania
Lania is a girl baby name. Ranked #6,976 in the US, popular nicknames include Lan, Lay, and Lanie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lania first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 951 babies have been named Lania in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lania is past its peak , currently ranked #6,976 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,976
- Total SSA Count
- 17
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Lania
Lania is a girl name .
Lania is currently ranked #6,976 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lania include Lan, Lay, and Lanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lania include Lanie, Lani, Laniyah, Laniya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis