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Lany
How to Pronounce Lany
Pronounced LAH-nee /ΛlΙ.ni/High
Meaning: Variously a short form of Delaney/Alanis and the Hawaiian lani, 'the sky; heaven; royal'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Lany is variously a short form of Delaney/Alanis and the Hawaiian lani, 'the sky; heaven; royal' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, breezy name (said 'LAH-nee', or 'LAY-nee').
In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare, a-short-form-and-the-sky at the root, and breezy.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Lany mean?
Lany is variously a short form of Delaney and the Hawaiian 'the sky; heaven'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Lany?
It's said LAH-nee /ΛlΙ.ni/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Lany a boy or girl name?
Lany is a girl's name.
How popular is Lany?
Lany is a rare name in the U.S.