How Many People Are Named Lalani?

Complete statistics for the name Lalani: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lalani
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Lalani means 'beautiful' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 347 people named Lalani live in the US today, and it's so rare that only 1 in 949,980 Americans share this name. With a peak birth year in 2024, it's clear that Lalani is gaining popularity among younger parents.

~1,410
Living in US
1 in 235,070
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Graceful Charismatic
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that people named Lalani might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,497
Worldwide Bearers
#74,217
Global Rank
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
4,864
🇮🇳 India
2,147
🇺🇸 United States
217
🇦🇺 Australia
112
🇬🇧 England
27
🇿🇦 South Africa
24
🇶🇦 Qatar
15
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
13
🇳🇵 Nepal
11
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
347 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
303
Would be under 30 (85%)
26
Would be 30–60 (7%)
27
Would be over 60 (8%)

All 356 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lalani Through the Generations

Lalani, a name that's been around since the early 2000s but really started to shine in recent years, has seen a steady rise in popularity. By 2024, it reached its peak with 29 births, marking a significant milestone for this beautiful name. The majority of those named Lalani are under 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by modern families looking for something unique and meaningful.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10

✨ Similar Names to Lalani

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lalani's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Lalani

How Many People Have the Name Lalani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,410 people in the United States currently share the name Lalani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 235,070 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lalani a Common or Rare Name?

Lalani is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lalani Mean?

Lalani means "beautiful" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lalani in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Lalani Most Popular?

The name Lalani reached peak popularity in 2024, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lalani?

Approximately 1,410 people named Lalani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,410. That works out to roughly 1 in 235,070 Americans.

Is Lalani a rare name?

Lalani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 235,070 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lalani mean?

Lalani means "beautiful" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Lalani more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lalani are male and 100% are female.

When was Lalani most popular?

Lalani peaked in 2024 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,410
All-Time Births1,410
1 in X1 in 235,070
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2024
World Rank#74,217
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.