Name comparison · girl names
Alaina vs. Alani
In 2025, Alani leads at #161 among U.S. girls' names, with Alaina at #224. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Alaina | Alani |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #224 | #161 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,366 | 1,843 |
| All-time peak | #156 in 2011 | #161 in 2025 |
| Uniqueness score | 30 / 100 | 27 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Delaware (#115) | Georgia (#51) |