Rising since 2019, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Libni since 1992
Babies named Libni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 160 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Libni is a rare biblical name that has seen modest modern revival. First recorded in U.S. birth data in 1992, it peaked in popularity in 2003. As of 2025, the name is ranked 10,917th and given to roughly 1 in every 200,908 babies, indicating very select usage. Its trajectory has been rising since 2019, suggesting a slow but steady increase in interest. The name's biblical roots give it a quiet, distinctive quality, appealing to parents seeking a name with ancient heritage yet contemporary rarity.
Libni appears twice in the Hebrew Bible as a personal name, possibly derived from the root לָבַן (lavan) meaning 'white'. One Libni was a son of Gershon and grandson of Levi, making the name part of the Levitical lineage. The name has seen occasional modern use, particularly in the United States since the 1990s, though it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lib, Libby
Sibling names for Libni
Names that share Libni's style, for a brother or sister.
