8,590births recorded
11Countries
1Variants
2004Peak · South Australia
#510Switzerland 2025
Lani is a girl name family recorded 8,590 times in 11 countries since 1917. It ranks highest today in Switzerland (#510 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 2004, at 39.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Lani
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lani | English | 7,556 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1592 | 1979 | ▲ 118 % |
| Lani | English | 568 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1271 | 2019 | ▲ 62 % |
| Lani | English | 202 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #1148 | 2001 | new |
| Lani | English | 100 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | #510 | 2024 | ▲ 60 % |
| Lani | English | 82 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | – | 2024 | – |
| Lani | English | 29 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1979 | – |
Questions about Lani
How popular is the name Lani?
In 2025 it ranked #510 in Switzerland. Official registers record 8,590 births across 11 countries.
When was Lani most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 2004, at 39.3 births per 100,000.
Is Lani a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Lani is a girl name.