What is the origin of the name Lania?

Lania is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Lania?

Lania is currently ranked #6789 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Lania?

Lania is pronounced LAY-nee-ah.

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Lania

LAY-nee-ah

Popularity

#6789

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

951

Peak Year

#60 in 2005

First Recorded

1962

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern name, likely a variant of names with 'Lan' or a similar sound, no definite meaning.

Nickname Watch

Lani Lana Lay

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Lani Lana Lay

Spelling Variations

Lanya Laniya Lanya

Similar Names

Ariana Layla Mia Olivia

Personality Traits

CreativeSensitiveCharmingExpressive

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