How Many People Are Named Alani?

Complete statistics for the name Alani: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alani
Very Rare
Hawaiian

Alani means 'noble' in Hawaiian and it's super rare, with only 1 in 19,486 Americans having this name. There are around 16,935 people named Alani living in the US today, making it a very unique choice. The name peaked in popularity in 2022, showing it's a rising star among modern names.

~1,318
Living in US
1 in 251,479
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble
🌐
Origin
Hawaiian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, known for their pioneering spirit and innovative thinking.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

17,394
Worldwide Bearers
#58,712
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
16,935
🇿🇦 South Africa
70
🇮🇷 Iran
56
🇲🇾 Malaysia
47
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
46
🇺🇬 Uganda
40
🇬🇪 Georgia
31
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
27
🇿🇲 Zambia
25
🇲🇽 Mexico
14

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
104 (1%)
♀ Female
16,831 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
16,816
Would be under 30 (99%)
238
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 17,054 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alani Through the Generations

Alani has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations, with most people named Alani being under 30 years old. In fact, 99% of those bearing this name are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern choice. With 1,709 births in 2022 marking its peak, Alani continues to gain traction, reflecting its appeal to contemporary parents seeking a distinctive name for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,774
Texas 2,075
Florida 1,671
New York 1,016
Georgia 815
Illinois 795
North Carolina 598
New Jersey 575
Pennsylvania 500
Virginia 465

⭐ Famous People Named Alani

Alani is a name with multiple, unrelated origins from different cultures. It is a Hawaiian name meaning orange. It might be considered a modern English variant of the names Alan or Alanna. The popularity of the name coincides with the popularity of other names of Hawaiian origin such as Leilani or modern, created names using the fashionable suffix -lani, which means sky or heaven in Hawaiian. Alani or Àlàní is also a Yoruba masculine name in use in Nigeria. One source gives its meaning as peaceful. One source states it means "one we survived to have".…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Alani

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alani's Hawaiian roots

📄 About the Name Alani

How Many People Have the Name Alani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,318 people in the United States currently share the name Alani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 251,479 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alani a Common or Rare Name?

Alani is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alani Mean?

Alani means "noble" and comes from Hawaiian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alani in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Alani Most Popular?

The name Alani reached peak popularity in 2022, with 1,709 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alani?

Approximately 1,318 people named Alani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,318. That works out to roughly 1 in 251,479 Americans.

Is Alani a rare name?

Alani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 251,479 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alani mean?

Alani means "noble" and comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Alani more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Alani are male and 99% are female.

When was Alani most popular?

Alani peaked in 2022 with 1,709 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,318
All-Time Births1,318
1 in X1 in 251,479
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2022
World Rank#58,712
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.