Total births
244
Unisex name · since 1998
Dhani
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 244 babies named Dhani, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 244
- total births
- 1998–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Dhani is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 244 have been recorded since 1998.
Dhani has 244 recorded births among boys since 1998, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2023.
- 244 total births
- 1998–2023 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
244 boys have been named Dhani since 1998, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2023.
- 244
- total births
- 1998–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Dhani was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
32 babies were named Dhani in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
Dhani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dhani's full recorded timeline at 2012, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1998, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2010 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dhani at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2010
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1998
Dhani popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2023
- Peak year (2010)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Dhani popularity over time - girls
97 total births recorded since 1998 (Dhani as girls' name)
Dhani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Dhani's strongest decade.
137 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Dhani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
89 births
- 2010s
2010s
137 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 137 births (56% of all-time use).
Dhani by state
Where Dhani concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 13 | 5.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 7 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 2.5% |
California share of Dhani's total US births 5.3%
Even split
13 of 244 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dhani? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 244 babies named Dhani. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2010, with 32 births.
When was Dhani most popular? ▼
Dhani was most popular in the 2010s decade with 137 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Dhani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dhani are California (13 births), New York (7 births), Pennsylvania (6 births).
Is Dhani a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dhani is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 244 births, and as a girl's name it has 97 births.
How long has the name Dhani been used? ▼
Dhani has been recorded in Social Security data since 1998, spanning 26 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Dhani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dhanush, Dhairya, Dharius, Dhanvin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dhani's data
- Dhani's decade-level peak was the 2010s (137 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dhanis (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Dhani
Nearby Names Like Dhani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dhani
Dhanush Boy
#10452 138 births
Dhairya Boy
#8792 130 births
Dharius Boy
#7179 119 births
Dhanvin Boy
102 births
Dhaval Boy
94 births
Compare Dhani side by side: Dhani vs Dhanush Dhani vs Dhairya Dhani vs Dharius
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1998–2023 (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. "Dhani: Baby Name Since 1998 - 244 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dhani. 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 Dhani 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 July 2026.