How Many People Are Named Shabani?
Complete statistics for the name Shabani: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shabani is a rare name, originating from Tanzania, with only 11 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 30,200,393 Americans. All of those named Shabani are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 2All 11 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shabani Through the Generations
Shabani, a name that's seen a surge in popularity in recent years, particularly in 2024 when it peaked with six births, is predominantly found among younger individuals. With an average age of two, it's clear that Shabani is a name embraced by new parents. The name's global ranking at 7,358, with around 142,312 living bearers worldwide, underscores its unique appeal beyond the United States.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shabani's Swahili roots
📄 About the Name Shabani
How Many People Have the Name Shabani?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,118 people in the United States currently share the name Shabani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 296,466 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shabani a Common or Rare Name?
Shabani 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 Shabani Mean?
Shabani means "Tanzanian origin, meaning 'village chief'" and comes from Swahili origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shabani in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Shabani Most Popular?
The name Shabani reached peak popularity in 2024, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Shabani?
Approximately 1,118 people named Shabani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,118. That works out to roughly 1 in 296,466 Americans.
Is Shabani a rare name?
Shabani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 296,466 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shabani mean?
Shabani means "Tanzanian origin, meaning 'village chief'" and comes from Swahili origins.
Is Shabani more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Shabani are male and 0% are female.
When was Shabani most popular?
Shabani peaked in 2024 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.