Lani: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: l-ahn-ee
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Sky

Lani is a name of Hawaiian origin, meaning "sky, " "heaven, " "royal, " and "majesty. " It has been used as a feminine name, but it is now considered gender-neutral in English-speaking countries. Lani conveys a sense of celestial beauty, primarily meaning 'heaven'or 'sky'in Hawaiian. Originally, it was a shortened version of the name Kealani, which translates to "white clear" or "clear sky" in Hawaiian. Over time, the name has evolved to include various cultural interpretations, such as "bringer of peace" and "hope" in Dutch, and "angel from above" in English.

Lani Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Lani is currently #3574 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Lani is currently #1998 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Lani is currently #1715 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Lani is currently #944 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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