How Many People Are Named Himani?

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

Himani
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Himani, a very rare female name, is held by just 251 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,315,591 Americans. Almost all of them are under 30, showing how modern and trendy this name really is.

~251
Living in US
1 in 1,315,591
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Energetic Determined Innovative
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

41,781
Worldwide Bearers
#21,450
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
39,266
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1,216
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
458
🇺🇸 United States
260
🇳🇵 Nepal
104
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
93
🇨🇦 Canada
91
🇬🇧 England
75
🇶🇦 Qatar
64
🇰🇼 Kuwait
28

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
251 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
253
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 253 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Himani Through the Generations

Himani peaked in popularity in 2006 with 25 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are 251 people named Himani living in the United States, with the majority being under 30 years old. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new and fashionable choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 8

✨ Similar Names to Himani

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Himani's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Himani

How Many People Have the Name Himani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 251 people in the United States currently share the name Himani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,315,591 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Himani a Common or Rare Name?

Himani 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 Himani Mean?

Himani means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Himani Most Popular?

The name Himani reached peak popularity in 2006, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Himani?

Approximately 251 people named Himani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 253. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,315,591 Americans.

Is Himani a rare name?

Himani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,315,591 Americans has this name.

What does the name Himani mean?

Himani means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Himani more male or female?

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

When was Himani most popular?

Himani peaked in 2006 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US251
All-Time Births253
1 in X1 in 1,315,591
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2006
World Rank#21,450
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.