How Many People Are Named Baani?

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

Baani
Very Rare
Punjabi

Baani is a very rare name, with only 286 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 1,153,123 Americans. It's most notable for its peak year in 2024, when 39 babies were born with this name.

~286
Living in US
1 in 1,153,123
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Word of God or divine speech
🌐
Origin
Punjabi
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Devotional Gentle Thoughtful Expressive
9
Life Path Number

The number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, humanitarianism, and a generous spirit. People connected to this number are often seen as selfless and deeply caring, driven by a desire to serve others and make the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

629
Worldwide Bearers
#332,048
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
333
🇮🇩 Indonesia
204
🇰🇭 Cambodia
37
🇳🇬 Nigeria
9
🇬🇭 Ghana
9
🇺🇸 United States
7
🇳🇪 Niger
5
🇧🇯 Benin
4
🇲🇦 Morocco
4
🇬🇧 England
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
286 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 7
288
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 288 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
4
Modern Appeal
100
International
78

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

📜 Baani Through the Generations

The name Baani has a fascinating journey. With just 288 total births across all time and 286 living people, it's incredibly rare. The fact that its peak year was 2024, with 39 births, shows a sudden surge in popularity. This contrasts sharply with the long period before 2024 where the name was virtually unknown. The age distribution is also telling: everyone named Baani is under 30, making it a truly modern name. This rapid rise and youthful demographic paint a picture of a name that's becoming trendy among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 88
New York 5
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Baani

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Baani's Punjabi roots

📄 About the Name Baani

How Many People Have the Name Baani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 286 people in the United States currently share the name Baani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,153,123 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Baani a Common or Rare Name?

Baani 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 Baani Mean?

Baani means "Word of God or divine speech" and comes from Punjabi origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Baani in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Baani Most Popular?

The name Baani reached peak popularity in 2024, with 39 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 Baani?

Approximately 286 people named Baani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 288. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,153,123 Americans.

Is Baani a rare name?

Baani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,153,123 Americans has this name.

What does the name Baani mean?

Baani means "Word of God or divine speech" and comes from Punjabi origins.

Is Baani more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Baani are male and 100% are female.

When was Baani most popular?

Baani peaked in 2024 with 39 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 US286
All-Time Births288
1 in X1 in 1,153,123
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age7
Peak Year2024
World Rank#332,048
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.