Girl nameCurrently #178 in the USRising
Alani
3 syllablesPeak year: 20225 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alani's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Alani's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alani |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 51 |
| 1997 | 57 |
| 1998 | 57 |
| 1999 | 79 |
| 2000 | 114 |
| 2001 | 123 |
| 2002 | 137 |
| 2003 | 234 |
| 2004 | 232 |
| 2005 | 275 |
| 2006 | 283 |
| 2007 | 325 |
| 2008 | 303 |
| 2009 | 376 |
| 2010 | 401 |
| 2011 | 425 |
| 2012 | 502 |
| 2013 | 460 |
| 2014 | 474 |
| 2015 | 595 |
| 2016 | 643 |
| 2017 | 713 |
| 2018 | 917 |
| 2019 | 1,088 |
| 2020 | 1,327 |
| 2021 | 1,605 |
| 2022 | 1,709 |
| 2023 | 1,658 |
| 2024 | 1,704 |
Alani through the decades
- Alani peaked in 2022, when 1,709 babies were named Alani in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Alani has risen 213% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alani currently ranks #178 in the US and is on the rise.