Girl name
Alani
As of 2025, Alani ranks #161 among American girls' names, according to Social Security records. 1,843 girls received the name that year. It has climbed from #221 to #161 over the past five years. The name has never been bigger: its all-time peak in a record going back to 1978 is happening right now. Geographically, it's strongest in Georgia, where it ranks #51 among girl names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#161
among girl names
Trend
Rising
last 5 years
All-time peak
#161
in 2025 (2020s)
Babies in 2025
1,843
girls named Alani
Alani popularity, 1880–2025
Where Alani is most popular
Share of girls born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: Delaware (#70), Nevada (#57), District of Columbia (#109)
Uniqueness score
27/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Alani in the most recent year of SSA data.
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