Sky, or cheerful and bright
Lannie is primarily used as a diminutive of Alana or Leilani, though it has a history as a standalone name. From Alana, it shares the meaning of 'cheerful' or 'precious'; from Leilani, it connects to 'heavenly flowers' or 'sky'. It was most popular in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Less common today
Lannie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,976 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American jazz singer and entertainer
A character in the film 'The Girl Who Knew Too Much' · The Girl Who Knew Too Much
