Alani Name Popularity and Statistics
Alani is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Alani?
Alani is spelled A-L-A-N-I. The name has 5 letters.
Alani Popularity in 2025
Rank#161
Recorded Births1,843
Rank#10,695
Recorded Births6
- Girls usage rose 17 places to #161 and recorded 140 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 801 places to #10,695 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Alani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,843 | #161 |
| 2025 | Boys | 6 | #10,695 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,703 | #178 |
| 2024 | Boys | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,654 | #177 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,700 | #173 |
| 2022 | Boys | 9 | #8,300 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,605 | #183 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,320 | #221 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7 | #9,554 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,074 | #303 |
| 2019 | Boys | 14 | #6,104 |
| 2018 | Girls | 912 | #347 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 705 | #448 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8 | #8,840 |
| 2016 | Girls | 637 | #488 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Girls | 595 | #529 |
| 2014 | Girls | 474 | #613 |
| 2013 | Girls | 454 | #616 |
| 2013 | Boys | 6 | #10,728 |
| 2012 | Girls | 496 | #588 |
When Was Alani Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
1,843 recorded births
National rank #161
2024 · Girls
1,703 recorded births
National rank #178
2022 · Girls
1,700 recorded births
National rank #173
2023 · Girls
1,654 recorded births
National rank #177
Where Alani Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| GA | #51 | 134 |
| NV | #57 | 32 |
| LA | #60 | 55 |
| MS | #64 | 29 |
| DE | #70 | 10 |
| RI | #103 | 8 |
| DC | #109 | 7 |
| FL | #117 | 148 |