Lyani is of Swahili origin, meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful'. It's a unisex name, used for both boys and girls. The name Lyani has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and positive association with serenity.
The name Lyani has seen a steady rise and fall in popularity over the past two decades, with peaks occurring in 2005, 2008, and most recently, 2022. Despite these fluctuations, there have been a total of 38 babies named Lyani since 2004.