UK girl's name
Loni
A Hebrew feminine name meaning "My abode is with her".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Loni is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Loni popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2738, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 1997. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Loni is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Loni. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Loni ranked #2738 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 5 girls were registered as Loni.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Loni as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2738
1997
Births in 1997
5
Latest year
Peak year
1997
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Loni mean?
The name Loni is believed to have its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture, dating back several centuries. It is a variant of the name Lono, which was the name of the Hawaiian god of fertility, rain, and agriculture. The name Lono is derived from the Proto-Polynesian word *longo, meaning "deliverance" or "peace."
In Hawaiian mythology, Lono was one of the four principal deities, along with Kāne, Kū, and Kanaloa. He was associated with the rainy season and was celebrated during the annual Makahiki festival, which marked the beginning of the Hawaiian new year. During this festival, battles and wars were prohibited, and the people engaged in various religious ceremonies and games.
The name Loni is not widely recorded in ancient texts or historical records, as it is a relatively modern variation of the traditional Hawaiian name Lono. However, there are several notable figures throughout history who have borne this name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Loni is Loni Uhane (1899-1980), a Hawaiian singer and musician who was known for her performances of traditional Hawaiian music. She was born on the island of Kauai and was a member of the Royal Hawaiian Band.
Another notable figure with the name Loni is Loni Anderson (born 1945), an American actress best known for her role as Jennifer Marlowe on the television series WKRP in Cincinnati. She has also appeared in numerous other television shows and films throughout her career.
Loni Willison (born 1963) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She achieved a career-high ranking of No. 7 in the world in 1983 and won four singles titles on the WTA Tour.
Loni Ternbach (born 1979) is an American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name Loni Gunn. She has performed for various wrestling promotions, including Total Nonstop Action (TNA) and WWE.
Loni Love (born 1971) is an American comedian, actress, and television host. She is a recurring contributor on the daytime talk show The Real and has appeared in several films and television shows.
While the name Loni is not as widely used as some other Hawaiian names, it carries a rich cultural heritage and connection to the islands' mythology and traditions. Its association with the god Lono and the Makahiki festival highlights the importance of fertility, rain, and agriculture in Hawaiian culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Loni over time
The chart below shows babies named Loni registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1997. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Loni, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 1997, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Loni by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Loni was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3267 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Loni
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Loni: questions and answers
How popular is the name Loni in the UK right now?
In 1997, Loni was ranked #2738 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Loni most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 5 babies registered as Loni in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Loni?
A Hebrew feminine name meaning "My abode is with her".
How many people are called Loni in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Loni across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.