Alani
Peaked at #173 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1978, Alani has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Alani — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#173
in 2022
Current rank
#178
in 2024
Years tracked
45
1978–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1978, Alani reached its peak popularity for girls in 2022, ranking #173 nationally with 1,700 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #613 (2014) to #178 (2024) — a 71% improvement.
As of 2024, Alani ranks #178 nationally for girls, with 1,697 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #178 | 1,697 |
| 2023 | #176 | 1,653 |
| 2022 | #173 | 1,700 |
| 2021 | #183 | 1,605 |
| 2020 | #220 | 1,320 |
| 2019 | #303 | 1,074 |
| 2018 | #347 | 912 |
| 2017 | #448 | 705 |
Alani — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#6108
in 2019
Current rank
#9903
in 2024
Years tracked
16
2004–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 2004, Alani reached its peak popularity for boys in 2019, ranking #6108 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 11 years of data, its rank has climbed from #10778 (2013) to #9903 (2024) — a 8% improvement.
As of 2024, Alani ranks #9903 nationally for boys, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,903 | 7 |
| 2023 | #12,308 | 5 |
| 2022 | #8,325 | 9 |
| 2020 | #9,596 | 7 |
| 2019 | #6,108 | 14 |
| 2018 | #12,226 | 5 |
| 2017 | #8,871 | 8 |
| 2016 | #10,808 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Alani most popular?
Alani was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #173 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Alani becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Alani?
At least 17,054 babies have been recorded with the name Alani in the US since 1978, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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