Girl nameCurrently #8,697 in the USRising
Lanai
//ləˈnaɪ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20115 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lanai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lanai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lanai |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Lanai through the decades
- Lanai peaked in 2011, when 26 babies were named Lanai in the US.
- The 2000s were Lanai's strongest decade, averaging 18 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lanai has fallen 34% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lanai currently ranks #8,697 in the US and is on the rise.