US Popularity:3561
Origin:Filipino
Other Origin(s):Hawaiian, Italian, Slavic, Turkish
Meaning:Heaven; Sky; Royal chief; Beyond; Wool; Lion
Lani is a girl’s name of Filipino and Hawaiian origin, meaning “heaven,” “sky,” and "royal chief." In certain Slavic languages, in can translate to “beyond.” This dreamy name is a beautiful gift to give your little angel as they enter this world. A variation of Lainie, Lani is simple to spell and pronounce and easily trips off the tongue. Its ties to the Italian word lana for “wool” and the Turkish name Aslan for “lion,” make it a cherished favorite all across the globe. Whether you’d like to honor baby’s heritage or just love the heavenly meaning, baby Lani will always be reminded that the sky is the limit.

Lani Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Lani is currently #2142 on The Bump
Girl:Lani is currently #945 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Lani is currently #3561 in U.S. births
Girl:Lani is currently #1285 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3561
in 2022
+ 230
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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