Total births
732
Unisex name · since 1972
Hani
Hani has 732 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4243
- among boys today
- 732
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
732 babies have been named Hani since 1972, making it today's #4243 unisex name.
Hani has 732 recorded births among boys since 1972, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4243 as of the latest data, more common than 70% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #4243 among boys today
- 732 born since 1972
- 2000s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hani is currently the #4243 unisex name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 732 born since 1972, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4243
- among boys today
- 732
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Hani vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4243
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Hani was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
25 babies were named Hani in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Hani compares
732 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Hani's all-time total is 99% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hani | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 732 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hani splits its recorded history at 2000: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#4,243
Active since
1972
Hani popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Hani popularity over time - girls
214 total births recorded since 1985 (Hani as girls' name)
Hani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Hani's strongest decade.
166 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Hani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 47
1970s
47 births
- 1980s
1980s
129 births
- 1990s
1990s
136 births
- 2000s
2000s
166 births
- 2010s
2010s
154 births
- 2020s
2020s
100 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 166 births (23% of all-time use).
How Hani compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Hani's total volume
Hani vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hani by state
Where Hani concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 12 | 1.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 10 | 1.4% |
California share of Hani's total US births 1.6%
Even split
12 of 732 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hani? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 732 babies named Hani. Today it holds rank #4243 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 25 births.
When was Hani most popular? ▼
Hani was most popular in the 2000s decade with 166 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Hani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hani are California (12 births), Michigan (12 births), New York (10 births).
Is Hani a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Hani is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 732 births, and as a girl's name it has 214 births.
How long has the name Hani been used? ▼
Hani has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 54 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Hani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hank, Hans, Hansel, Hanson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hani's data
- Hani's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (166 total births) through the 2020s (100) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Hanis (12 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 Hani
Nearby Names Like Hani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hani
Hank Boy
#425 16,984 births
Hans Boy
#1324 15,677 births
Hansel Boy
#1662 3,631 births
Hanson Boy
#2840 1,839 births
Hansen Boy
#3350 887 births
Compare Hani side by side: Hani vs Hank Hani vs Hans Hani vs Hansel
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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, 1972–2025 (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. "Hani: #4243 Unisex Name - 732 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hani. 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 Hani 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.