Total births
693
Girls' name · since 1922
Nani
Nani has 693 recorded births since 1922 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5038
- among girls today
- 693
- born since 1922
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
693 babies have been named Nani since 1922, making it today's #5038 girls' name.
Nani has 693 recorded births among girls since 1922, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5038 as of the latest data, more common than 72% of girls, 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 1922 to 2025.
- #5038 among girls today
- 693 born since 1922
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nani is currently the #5038 girls' name in America, more common than 72% of girls - 693 born since 1922, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5038
- among girls today
- 693
- born since 1922
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Nani vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5038
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 72% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Nani was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
39 babies were named Nani in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Nani compares
693 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
Nani's all-time total is 81% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nani | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 693 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nani's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#5,038
Active since
1922
Nani popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Nani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nani's strongest decade.
191 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Nani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 37
1950s
37 births
- 1960s 54
1960s
54 births
- 1970s 44
1970s
44 births
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s 30
1990s
30 births
- 2000s
2000s
112 births
- 2010s
2010s
191 births
- 2020s
2020s
180 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 191 births (28% of all-time use).
How Nani 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 Nani's total volume
Nani vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nani by state
Where Nani concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 22 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 13 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Nani's total US births 3.2%
Even split
22 of 693 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nani? ▼
Since 1922, Social Security records show 693 babies named Nani. Today it holds rank #5038 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 39 births.
When was Nani most popular? ▼
Nani was most popular in the 2010s decade with 191 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Nani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nani are California (22 births), Hawaii (22 births), Texas (13 births).
How long has the name Nani been used? ▼
Nani has been recorded in Social Security data since 1922, spanning 104 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Nani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nancy, Nannie, Nanette, Nan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nani's data
- Nani's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (191 total births) through the 2020s (180) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nanis (22 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 Nani
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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, 1922–2025 (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. "Nani: #5038 Girls' Name - 693 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nani. 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 Nani 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.