Layani
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Dear child, precious, rock
Origin: French/Celtic (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #4305 in 2025 with 33 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alayna. Shares the meaning 'Dear child, precious, rock.'
Similar names: layaan, layan, layana, layanah, layann, layanna, laiyana, laiyani
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Layani? About 1 in 100,864 babies born in 2025 were named Layani, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Layani
What does the name Layani mean?
Layani means “Dear child, precious, rock” from French/Celtic (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Layani?
Layani has French/Celtic (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Dear child, precious, rock”.
How popular is Layani?
Layani ranked #4265 in 2025 — given to 33 babies that year.
When was Layani most popular?
Layani peaked in 2022 with 36 babies registered that year.
Is Layani a boy or girl name?
Layani is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Layanis in registered births are female.
Is the name Layani rising or falling in popularity?
Layani has risen 82 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4347 in 2020 to #4265 in 2025.
How long has Layani been recorded?
Layani appears in birth records across 17 years — from 2009 through 2025.