Total births
748
Girls' name · since 1974
Tiani
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 748 babies named Tiani, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9125
- among girls today
- 748
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
748 babies have been named Tiani since 1974, making it today's #9125 girls' name.
Tiani has 748 recorded births among girls since 1974, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9125 as of the latest data, more common than 49% 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 1974 to 2025.
- #9125 among girls today
- 748 born since 1974
- 2000s peak decade
- 49% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tiani is currently the #9125 girls' name in America, more common than 49% of girls - 748 born since 1974, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9125
- among girls today
- 748
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
Tiani vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9125
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 49% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Tiani was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
38 babies were named Tiani in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
How Tiani compares
748 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Tiani's all-time total is 96% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tiani | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 748 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 48 | 19,840 |
Tiani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tiani splits its recorded history at 2001: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1999 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tiani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1999
Current rank
#9,125
Active since
1974
Tiani popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (1999)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Tiani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Tiani's strongest decade.
256 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Tiani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 81
1980s
81 births
- 1990s
1990s
249 births
- 2000s
2000s
256 births
- 2010s 87
2010s
87 births
- 2020s 58
2020s
58 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 256 births (34% of all-time use).
How Tiani 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 Tiani's total volume
Tiani vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tiani by state
Where Tiani concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 76 | 10.2% |
| #2 | California | | 49 | 6.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 15 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
Hawaii share of Tiani's total US births 10.2%
Even split
76 of 748 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tiani? ▼
748 babies have been named Tiani since 1974. It currently ranks #9125 among girls. The peak year was 1999 with 38 births.
When was Tiani most popular? ▼
Tiani was most popular in the 2000s decade with 256 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Tiani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tiani are Hawaii (76 births), California (49 births), New York (15 births).
How long has the name Tiani been used? ▼
Records for Tiani go back to 1974, giving 52 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Tiani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tia, Tiana, Tiara, Tianna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tiani's data
- Tiani's decade-level peak was the 2000s (256 total births); usage has since declined to 58 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Tianis (76 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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 Tiani
Nearby Names Like Tiani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tiani
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Tiara Girl
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Tianna Girl
#1641 13,411 births
Tiarra Girl
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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, 1974–2025 (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. "Tiani: #9125 Girls' Name - 748 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tiani. 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 Tiani 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.