Laney
How to say it: LAY-nee · /ˈleɪni/
Diminutive of Elaine or Lana; Elaine from Old French Helena, from Greek 'helene' meaning 'torch' or 'bright'.
Laney was the 27th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 421 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are up 5.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #27 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 421 |
| Share of births | 1 in 497 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | ×5.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 2000s, Laney eased back without ever fading away. Close to its best level now, it looks set to move upward again over the next few years.
What goes with it
Soft and gentle with two lilting beats, Laney pairs naturally with Kaylee.
Nicknames
- Lane
- Lanie
Honouring a Laney in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Laney is about 1 in 21.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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