Laney

Meaning of Laney

Laney is often considered a short form of Elaine, which means "bright, shining light." It can also be a diminutive of Helen, meaning "torch" or "light."

Laney has Irish, Greek roots — browse every Irish, Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Laney

Laney is climbing again, up to #674 in 2025 from #689 in 2024 after peaking at #482 in 2005.

Notable people named Laney

• Laney Boggs
  Fictional character in 'She's All That'
• Laney Chantal
  Makeup artist and YouTuber
• Laneya Grace
  Model and social media personality
• Laneya Wiles
  American actress
• Laneya Billingsley
  American actress

Questions about the name Laney

What does the name Laney mean?

Laney means laney is often considered a short form of elaine, which means "bright, shining light." it can also be a diminutive of helen, meaning "torch" or "light.", and it comes from Irish, Greek origins.

Is Laney a boy's or a girl's name?

Laney is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Laney?

In 2025, Laney ranked #674 for girls, up from #689 the year before.

When was Laney most popular?

Laney peaked at #482 in 2005.