Baby Name Popularity Profile

Alani

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Alani.

✦ Orange tree 🌍 Other nature
National Rank (2025) #161
All-Time Peak Rank #161 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 18,799 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.6% Boy / 99.4% Girl Overwhelmingly Female
First Recorded 1978 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 1,843 births in 2025
💡 The Alani Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Orange tree
Language Origin Other
Origin Type uncertain
Derived from Hawaiian, meaning 'orange tree' or 'fragrant'.
Common Nicknames
Lani
Pronunciation: ah-LAH-nee
Themes & Categories
nature
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Alani

According to SSA data, Alani achieved its highest historical rank of #161 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,843 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 209.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 40 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Alani across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +209.7% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,843 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 10 yrs
Registry Streak 40 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 5
1980s: 71
1990s: 355
2000s: 2,377
2010s: 6,166
2020s: 9,825

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables A-la-ni
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Florida, Arizona, Georgia, Texas
States with Data 43
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #57 197 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #117 1,821 2024 +18.4% Growth
Arizona #134 450 2022 +67.9% Growth
Georgia #51 949 2025 +106.2% Growth
Texas #122 2,331 2024 +50.6% Growth
California #126 3,015 2025 +19.3% Growth
Delaware #70 50 2025 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #119 681 2022 +59.6% Growth
Virginia #164 515 2021 +58.1% Growth
New Jersey #193 618 2021 2.3% Decline
Louisiana #60 355 2025 +120.0% Growth
South Carolina #145 275 2022 +24.0% Growth
Maryland #144 282 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #254 217 2020 10.7% Decline
Illinois #133 867 2022 +7.5% Growth
Connecticut #281 173 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New York #227 1,092 2022 +2.7% Growth
Alabama #151 244 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #479 206 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #65 155 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #216 284 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #194 233 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #183 561 2025 +45.2% Growth
Wisconsin #275 194 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #202 229 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #155 103 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #186 119 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island #106 31 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #354 73 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #231 370 2025 +75.0% Growth
New Mexico Unranked 38 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #209 261 2025 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #110 29 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #404 63 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #332 95 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 21 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #265 113 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #597 80 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 12 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #706 29 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 23 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 38 2023 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #310 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume

👨‍👩‍👧 Sibling Name Suggestions

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