Lani

At a Glance: Name: Lani – Meaning: sky, heaven – Origin: Hawaiian – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LAH-nee

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Lani is a Hawaiian name meaning sky or heaven, pronounced LAH-nee (IPA /ˈlɑːni/). It carries a short, clean sound that fits well among other global and minimalist name choices. In the U.S. today it remains a rare pick, given to just over 100 girls a year.

Meaning & Origin of Lani

Meaning: Sky, heaven.

Origin: Hawaiian.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Lani

Phonetic: LAH-nee   IPA: /ˈlɑːni/

Popularity of Lani

Lani's biggest year was 1947, when it ranked #877 with 101 baby girls born that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #1911, though the count was nearly the same at 104 — meaning about as many parents chose the name as at its historic peak, just spread among far more names overall.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1917–2024.

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Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

• Anela
• Haunani
• Hokulani
• Ilima
• Iwalani
• Kaelani

FAQ

What does the name Lani mean?

Sky, heaven. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lani)

How do you pronounce Lani?

Lani is pronounced LAH-nee (IPA: /ˈlɑːni/).

Is Lani a popular name right now?

Lani peaked at #877 in 1947 and is ranked #1911 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)

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