Lania
Every Lania since 1962 — 962 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lania
Lania is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,811 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 962 American babies have been named Lania. Its peak came in 2005, when 60 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 Lania stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lania year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,811 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,817 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,483 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,091 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,988 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,785 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,400 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,988 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,102 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,667 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,609 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,330 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,752 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,046 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,766 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,339 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,633 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,898 |
| 2007 | 39 | #4,025 |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,290 |
| 2005 | 60 | #2,773 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,830 |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,394 |
| 2002 | 41 | #3,367 |
| 2001 | 40 | #3,393 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,600 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,125 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,614 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,281 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,833 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lania in 2025?
Lania ranked #9,811 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lania?
962 babies have been named Lania in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lania most popular?
Lania peaked in 2005, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Lania a boy or girl name?
Lania is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lania rising or falling?
Lania is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.