Lani
l(a)-ni
US Popularity:3554
Origin:Filipino
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 #2473 on The Bump
Girl:Lani is currently #1699 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lani is currently #3554 in U.S. births
Girl:Lani is currently #2037 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2037
in 2023
- 25
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Lani, April 2022
WordSense Dictionary, Lani
Ancestry, Lani Family History
Ancestry, Aslan Family History
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