Lani is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1636 in 2003 with 118 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 142 births ranking #1485. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 162.2%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 15,483 girls born was named Lani. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.