Lania

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Pronounced LAH-nee-ah /ˈlɑ.ni.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name, variously an elaboration of Lana and a -ania/-lani echo; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Lania echoes Lana and Leilani. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'LAH-nee-ah').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern coined name, variously an elaboration of Lana and a -ania/-lani echo; no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#9811 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 961

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lania is a modern coined name, with no single fixed root — variously an elaboration of Lana and a -ania/-lani echo (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'LAH-nee-ah'; nickname Lani).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Lania is a modern coined name, variously an elaboration of Lana and a -ania/-lani echo — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'LAH-nee-ah').

Overall data confidence 30%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent coinage

Variations

LanaLaniyaAlania

Nicknames

Lani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lania mean?

Lania is a modern coined name elaborating Lana; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Lania?

It's said LAH-nee-ah /ˈlɑ.ni.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lania a boy or girl name?

Lania is a girl's name.

How popular is Lania?

Lania is a rare name in the U.S.