Lani is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #933 in 2003 with 26 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 34 births ranking #937. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 420.0%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 10,718 girls born was named Lani. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.