How Many People Are Named Nani?

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

Nani
Very Rare
Japanese

Nani means 'child' in Japanese, making it a sweet choice for parents. Only 641 people in the US today share this name, which is just 1 in 515,022 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2021 with 39 births, showing it's still gaining traction.

~259
Living in US
1 in 1,279,727
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Child
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Caring Innocent Gentle
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 represents balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

404,532
Worldwide Bearers
#2,550
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
234,968
🇮🇳 India
98,325
🇳🇵 Nepal
25,946
🇪🇬 Egypt
8,523
🇬🇪 Georgia
8,009
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
5,712
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
2,427
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
2,297
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2,204
🇺🇸 United States
1,527

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
641 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
467
Would be under 30 (70%)
112
Would be 30–60 (17%)
88
Would be over 60 (13%)

All 667 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: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Nani Through the Generations

Nani, a name that's been around since the early 20th century but has seen a surge in recent years, particularly among younger generations. With 467 of the 641 people named Nani being under 30, it's clear that this name is favored by modern parents looking for something unique yet meaningful. The peak year of 2021 with 39 births indicates that Nani is becoming increasingly popular, likely due to its charming simplicity and the positive connotations associated with the word 'child'.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 22
Hawaii 22
Texas 13
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Nani

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nani's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Nani

How Many People Have the Name Nani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 259 people in the United States currently share the name Nani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,279,727 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nani a Common or Rare Name?

Nani 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 Nani Mean?

Nani means "child" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Nani Most Popular?

The name Nani reached peak popularity in 2021, 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 Nani?

Approximately 259 people named Nani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 259. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,279,727 Americans.

Is Nani a rare name?

Nani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,279,727 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nani mean?

Nani means "child" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Nani more male or female?

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

When was Nani most popular?

Nani peaked in 2021 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 US259
All-Time Births259
1 in X1 in 1,279,727
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2021
World Rank#2,550
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.