Lani
- Meaning
- Sky; heavens; royal
- Origin
- Hawaiian
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What does Lani mean?
Lani means “Sky; heavens; royal”.
Lani is a Hawaiian word associated with the sky or heavens and also with royalty or high rank. It appears within many Hawaiian names but can be used as a name on its own. Those meanings belong to the Hawaiian language rather than arising from a modern shortening of an English name.
In other families, Lani may be a familiar form connected with names such as Elaine, creating a separate naming route. The same spelling therefore does not guarantee the same history for every bearer. Voice actress Lani Minella is a recognizable example of the name in use. Families choosing the Hawaiian connection can preserve that explanation without combining it with every similar-sounding English name’s proposed meaning.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Lani yet.
How popular is Lani?
United States · 2025Explore how often Lani is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,603 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Lani
- 131 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 24.8% More than 2024
Lani over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,603 | 131 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,905 | 105 |
| 2023 | Boys | #13,359 | 5 |
| 2023 | Girls | #2,042 | 96 |
| 2022 | Boys | #11,704 | 6 |
| 2022 | Girls | #1,999 | 98 |
| 2021 | Girls | #2,082 | 92 |
| 2020 | Girls | #2,210 | 82 |
| 2019 | Girls | #2,262 | 81 |
| 2018 | Girls | #2,451 | 73 |
| 2017 | Girls | #2,349 | 78 |
| 2016 | Girls | #2,356 | 80 |
| 2015 | Girls | #2,673 | 67 |
| 2014 | Girls | #2,506 | 72 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Lani
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Leilani
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Heavenly flower
Shares an origin with Lani.
Kehlani
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Often linked with Kalani; exact derivation uncertain
Shares an origin with Lani.
Alani
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Orange in Hawaiian; other naming routes differ
Shares an origin with Lani.
Ailani
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Associated with chiefly privileges and responsibilities
Shares an origin with Lani.
Kaylani
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Heavenly sea, through Kailani
Shares an origin with Lani.
Kailani
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Sea and sky
Shares an origin with Lani.
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