How Many People Are Named Asani?

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

Asani
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Asani means 'to breathe' in Sanskrit, making it both rare and meaningful. Only 1 in 385,861 Americans are named Asani, with around 855 people living today. All of those named Asani are under 30, showing its status as a truly modern name.

~406
Living in US
1 in 816,378
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To breathe
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Energetic Creative
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to have a strong sense of responsibility and leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

15,285
Worldwide Bearers
#45,783
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
6,498
🇮🇳 India
2,472
🇺🇬 Uganda
1,292
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,059
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,052
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
919
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
560
🇯🇵 Japan
372
🇳🇵 Nepal
317
🇿🇲 Zambia
241

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
307 (36%)
♀ Female
548 (64%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
862
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 862 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: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

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

📜 Asani Through the Generations

Asani has seen a steady rise since its peak in 2012 when 99 babies were given this name. Today, there are 855 people named Asani living in the United States, with an average age of just 11 years old. The majority of these individuals, 862 to be exact, fall within the under-30 age bracket, indicating that Asani is predominantly used by younger parents who appreciate its unique and contemporary feel.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 32
California 21
New Jersey 17
Texas 13
Florida 11
Georgia 11
Pennsylvania 11
North Carolina 6
Illinois 5
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Asani

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Asani's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Asani

How Many People Have the Name Asani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 406 people in the United States currently share the name Asani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 816,378 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Asani a Common or Rare Name?

Asani 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 Asani Mean?

Asani means "to breathe" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Asani in SSA data, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

When Was Asani Most Popular?

The name Asani reached peak popularity in 2012, with 99 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 Asani?

Approximately 406 people named Asani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 406. That works out to roughly 1 in 816,378 Americans.

Is Asani a rare name?

Asani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 816,378 Americans has this name.

What does the name Asani mean?

Asani means "to breathe" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Asani more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 36% of people named Asani are male and 64% are female.

When was Asani most popular?

Asani peaked in 2012 with 99 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 US406
All-Time Births406
1 in X1 in 816,378
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2012
World Rank#45,783
Male %36%
Female %64%

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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.