Alani was the 170th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,843 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #92 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #170 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,843 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,610 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #92 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use of Alani belongs to recent decades, culminating in the 2020s. Now at its peak, further growth is expected.
What goes with it
Soft and flowing across three syllables, Alani feels gentle and close to nature. Lani makes a sweet short form, while Solana shares the same breeze.
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Nicknames
- Ali
- Lani
Honouring a Alani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Alani is about 1 in 68.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English.
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