Lanai
Every Lanai since 1960 — 556 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lanai
Lanai is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,999 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 556 American babies have been named Lanai. Its peak came in 2008, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lanai stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lanai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,999 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,726 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,302 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,873 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,862 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,987 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,967 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,229 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,391 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,169 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,458 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,174 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,932 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,755 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,299 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,373 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,695 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,514 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,622 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,497 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,532 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,114 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,408 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,286 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,502 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,321 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,888 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,858 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lanai in 2025?
Lanai ranked #6,999 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lanai?
556 babies have been named Lanai in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lanai most popular?
Lanai peaked in 2008, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Lanai a boy or girl name?
Lanai is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lanai rising or falling?
Lanai is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.