To soften, gentle, or smooth
Layani is derived from the Arabic root L-Y-N, which refers to softness, gentleness, and tenderness. It is often interpreted as a name signifying a kind or graceful nature. While rare in the United States, it shares linguistic roots with more common names like Layla or Liana.
Less common today
Layani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,101 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).