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Loni

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Pronounced LOH-nee /ˈloʊ.ni/High

Meaning: A short form of names like Leona ('lioness') and Apollonia ('of Apollo'), and a feminine of Lonnie; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A short form of Leona/Apollonia: Loni. Crisp, warm, and homey.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA short form of names like Leona ('lioness') and Apollonia ('of Apollo'), and a feminine of Lonnie; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7012 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,770

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 198019432025

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

Loni is a short form of names like Leona ('lioness') and Apollonia ('of Apollo'), and a feminine of Lonnie (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, homey name (made known by actress Loni Anderson; said 'LOH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare, a-short-form, and homey.

Did you know? Loni is a short form of names like Leona ('lioness') and Apollonia ('of Apollo'), and a feminine of Lonnie β€” crisp and homey (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LOH-nee').
Overall data confidence 38%
References β€” Loni β€” routes layered

Variations

LonnieLonaLonie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loni mean?

Loni is a short form of Leona ('lioness') and Apollonia, and a feminine of Lonnie; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Loni?

It's said LOH-nee /ˈloʊ.ni/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Loni a boy or girl name?

Loni is a girl's name.

How popular is Loni?

Loni is a rare name in the U.S.

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