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Lanai

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Pronounced lah-NY /lɑˈnaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian lanai, 'a porch; a veranda; a roofed patio' — also the name of the island of Lanai; a place/word-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A porch; a veranda: Lanai is Hawaiian. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'lah-NY').
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian lanai, 'a porch; a veranda; a roofed patio' — also the name of the island of Lanai; a place/word-name; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#6999 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 556

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119602025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lanai comes from the Hawaiian lanai, 'a porch; a veranda; a roofed patio' — also the name of the island of Lanai; a place/word-name (we note the place). A lyrical, modern name (said 'lah-NY').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern Hawaiian place/word-name. Rare, a-porch at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Lanai means 'a porch; a veranda' in Hawaiian — also the name of the island of Lanai — a lyrical place/word-name (we note the place; said 'lah-NY').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Lanai — place/word-name

Variations

LanaieLanaya

Nicknames

Lana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lanai mean?

Lanai is Hawaiian for 'a porch; a veranda' — also the island of Lanai. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Lanai?

It's said lah-NY /lɑˈnaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lanai a boy or girl name?

Lanai is a girl's name.

How popular is Lanai?

Lanai is a very rare name in the U.S.

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