Feminine dossier · first seen 1917
Lani
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1979
Peak births
143
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Lani
How many people are named Lani?
An estimated 6,256 living Americans are named Lani.
How rare is Lani?
Lani is uncommon among babies today, with 131 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 8.4% from its 1979 peak.
How old is the typical Lani?
The median age of a living American named Lani is approximately 36 years, with most bearers falling between 19 and 56 years old.
Is Lani still popular?
Yes — Lani is currently rising in popularity, with 131 births in 2025.
Where is Lani most common?
Lani has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 59.7× more often than the national baseline.
1917Peak 19792025
Peak year
1979
Decline from peak
8.4%
2025
131
All-time
7,373