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Pronounced LAH-nee-ah
π Hear it /ΛlΙ.ni.Ι/ Medium β§ copy
Meaning: A modern coined name, variously an elaboration of Lana and a -ania/-lani echo; no single fixed root; routes uncertain Low β§ copy
In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Lania echoes Lana and Leilani. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'LAH-nee-ah').
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Meaning A modern coined name, variously an elaboration of Lana and a -ania/-lani echo; no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025) #9811 β Falling
2025 U.S. births 10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 2005
Total births (all-time) β 951
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 2005 1962 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). 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 β 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 β 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 β recent coinage
Variations Lana Laniya Alania
Nicknames Lani
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Laniaβ¦ Lana β a name it elaborates Laniya β a kin Lani- girls' name Tania β another -ania girls' name Nalia β a fellow American choice Zalia β a similarly popular pick 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 /ΛlΙ.ni.Ι/ β 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.
