A modern coinage, possibly meaning precious or calm
Lanae is a modern American name likely created by combining the prefix 'La-' with the name 'Nae' or as a variation of Lana. While its exact etymology is fluid, it is often associated with the Hawaiian name Lana, meaning 'calm as still waters', or the Gaelic 'Ailin', meaning 'little rock' or 'precious'.
Less common today
Lanae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,997 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
