Total births
614
Unisex name · since 1999
Asani
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 614 babies named Asani, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3798
- among girls today
- 614
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
614 babies have been named Asani since 1999, making it today's #3798 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Asani recorded 614 times among girls since 1999, holding rank #3798 nationally today, ahead of 79% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #3798 among girls today
- 614 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Asani is currently the #3798 unisex name in America, more common than 79% of girls - 614 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3798
- among girls today
- 614
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Asani vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3798
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 79% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Asani was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
85 babies were named Asani in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Asani compares
614 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Asani's all-time total is 61% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Asani | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 614 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 85 | 48 | 19,840 |
Asani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Asani's full recorded timeline at 2012, 71% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 29% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1999, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2012 peak of 85 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Asani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#3,798
Active since
1999
Asani popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 85
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Asani popularity over time - boys
372 total births recorded since 1999 (Asani as boys' name)
Asani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Asani's strongest decade.
254 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Asani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
140 births
- 2010s
2010s
254 births
- 2020s
2020s
214 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 254 births (41% of all-time use).
How Asani compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Asani's total volume
Asani vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Asani by state
Where Asani concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 21 | 3.4% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 17 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 14 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Asani's total US births 3.4%
Even split
21 of 614 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Asani appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Asani? ▼
Since 1999, Social Security records show 614 babies named Asani. Today it holds rank #3798 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 85 births.
When was Asani most popular? ▼
Asani was most popular in the 2010s decade with 254 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Asani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Asani are New York (21 births), New Jersey (17 births), Texas (14 births).
Is Asani a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Asani is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 614 births, and as a boy's name it has 372 births.
How long has the name Asani been used? ▼
Asani has been recorded in Social Security data since 1999, spanning 27 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Asani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Asa, Asanti, Asante, Asako, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Asani's data
- Asani's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (254 total births) through the 2020s (214) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Asanis (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Asani
Nearby Names Like Asani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Asani
Asa Girl
#2392 1,901 births
Asanti Girl
255 births
Asante Girl
254 births
Asako Girl
225 births
Asal Girl
#5206 169 births
Compare Asani side by side: Asani vs Asa Asani vs Asanti Asani vs Asante
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1999–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Asani: #3798 Unisex Name - 614 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/asani. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Asani draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.