Total births
388
Unisex name · since 2002
Sani
Sani has 388 recorded births since 2002 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9968
- among girls today
- 388
- born since 2002
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other girls
Sani currently ranks #9968 among unisex names in America, with 388 babies recorded since 2002.
Sani has 388 recorded births among girls since 2002, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9968 as of the latest data, more common than 44% of girls, 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 2002 to 2025.
- #9968 among girls today
- 388 born since 2002
- 2000s peak decade
- 44% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Sani is currently the #9968 unisex name in America, more common than 44% of girls - 388 born since 2002, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9968
- among girls today
- 388
- born since 2002
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other girls
Sani vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9968
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 44% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Sani was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
32 babies were named Sani in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Sani compares
388 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
Sani's all-time total is 2% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sani | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 388 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sani's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2025, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#9,968
Active since
2002
Sani popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Sani popularity over time - boys
127 total births recorded since 2000 (Sani as boys' name)
Sani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Sani's strongest decade.
179 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Sani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
179 births
- 2010s
2010s
153 births
- 2020s 56
2020s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 179 births (46% of all-time use).
Sani by state
Where Sani concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 15 | 3.9% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 11 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.3% |
New York share of Sani's total US births 3.9%
Even split
15 of 388 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sani? ▼
Sani has been given to 388 babies in the U.S. since 2002, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #9968 as of the latest data. 32 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Sani most popular? ▼
Sani was most popular in the 2000s decade with 179 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Sani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sani are New York (15 births), Pennsylvania (11 births), Florida (5 births).
Is Sani a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sani is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 388 births, and as a boy's name it has 127 births.
How long has the name Sani been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sani since 2002 -- 24 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Sani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sandra, Sandy, Sandi, Saniyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sani's data
- Sani's decade-level peak was the 2000s (179 total births); usage has since declined to 56 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Sanis (15 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 Sani
Nearby Names Like Sani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sani
Sandra Girl
#1046 875,531 births
Sandy Girl
#3233 69,072 births
Sandi Girl
#15517 10,101 births
Saniyah Girl
#1312 7,300 births
Saniya Girl
#2576 6,985 births
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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, 2002–2025 (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. "Sani: #9968 Unisex Name - 388 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sani. 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 Sani 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.