Lani

Lani is a feminine first name that has its origins in Hawaiian. Translated, it directly means "the sky" and can also be interpreted as "the heavenly one."

What does the name Lani mean?

The name Lani has Hawaiian origins and literally means "the sky." It can also be freely translated as "the heavenly one." In English-speaking regions, especially in North America, Lani is quite popular and frequently used. A less common variant is the English Lanea. A prominent person who bears this name is the American singer Lani Hall.

Where does the name Lani come from?

Lani is a feminine first name that originates from Hawaiian and carries the meaning "the sky" or "the heavenly one." The Hawaiian term consists of lani = sky, heavenly. The languages in which it appears are American, English, and Hawaiian.

How do you pronounce Lani?

The pronunciation of Lani is pleasant and melodic. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as "La-ni" [ˈlaːni], with the first syllable beginning with a warm, long A sound. The second syllable sounds friendly and bright. The open vowel structure gives the name a gentle, flowing quality, making Lani appear modern, feminine, and carefree.

Popularity

In Germany, Lani is among the sought-after girls' names. Currently, it ranks 462nd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2021 at 381st. Over the last ten years, Lani has been given as a first name about 920 times, placing it 538th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 576th. Internationally, Lani shows varying placements in the name charts of different countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Lala

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor (New Zealand musician)
• Lani Billard (Canadian actress)
• Lani Brockman (American actress)
• Lani Desmont Lydic (American actress)
• Lani Hall (American singer)
• Lani Misalucha (Filipino singer)
• Lani O'Grady (American actress)
• Lani Smith (composer)
• Lani Tupu (New Zealand actress)
• Luana Lani (model)