Laney
Laney: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛleΙͺni/
Meaning and origin of Laney
- A female given name.
- A male given name.
How popular is Laney?
Since 1880, 14,024 girls and 336 boys in the U.S. have been named Laney (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #482 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #1978 in 1950. In 2025 it ranked #674 for girls, with 421 babies given the name.
Names similar to Laney
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Sibling name ideas for Laney
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Laney FAQ
What does the name Laney mean?
A female given name. A male given name.
How popular is the name Laney?
Since 1880, 14,024 girls and 336 boys in the U.S. have been named Laney (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #482 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #1978 in 1950. In 2025 it ranked #674 for girls, with 421 babies given the name.
Is Laney a boy or girl name?
Laney is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 14,024 girls and 336 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.