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Lani

Recorded 1917–2025 · United States

Lani was most popular in 1979, when 143 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,676 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,940, with 131 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 7,556 people named Lani.

Most popular in1979
Rank that year#1,676
Births that year143
Total since 18807,556

Lani over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Lani’s peak in 1979. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org