Total births
161
Unisex name · since 2004
Zani
Zani has 161 recorded births since 2004 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10799
- among girls today
- 161
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other girls
161 babies have been named Zani since 2004, making it today's #10799 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zani has been recorded 161 times among girls since 2004, currently ranked #10799 nationally and more common than 39% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2025.
- #10799 among girls today
- 161 born since 2004
- 2010s peak decade
- 39% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zani is currently the #10799 unisex name in America, more common than 39% of girls - 161 born since 2004, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10799
- among girls today
- 161
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other girls
Zani vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10799
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 39% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Zani was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
11 babies were named Zani in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Zani compares
161 32th percentile among 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
Zani's all-time total is 58% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zani | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 161 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 11 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zani's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#10,799
Active since
2004
Zani popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Zani popularity over time - boys
101 total births recorded since 2009 (Zani as boys' name)
Zani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zani's strongest decade.
82 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Zani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 31
2000s
31 births
- 2010s
2010s
82 births
- 2020s
2020s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 82 births (51% of all-time use).
Zani by state
Where Zani concentrates geographically, total births since 2004
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 5 | 3.1% |
New Jersey share of Zani's total US births 3.1%
5 of 161 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zani? ▼
Since 2004, Social Security records show 161 babies named Zani. Today it holds rank #10799 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 11 births.
When was Zani most popular? ▼
Zani was most popular in the 2010s decade with 82 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Zani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zani are New Jersey (5 births).
Is Zani a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zani is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 161 births, and as a boy's name it has 101 births.
How long has the name Zani been used? ▼
Zani has been recorded in Social Security data since 2004, spanning 22 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaniyah, Zandra, Zaniya, Zana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zani's data
- Zani's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (82 total births) through the 2020s (48) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Zanis (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Zani
Nearby Names Like Zani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zani
Zaniyah Girl
#837 7,428 births
Zandra Girl
3,547 births
Zaniya Girl
#2629 3,527 births
Zana Girl
#5155 2,288 births
Zaniah Girl
#4345 1,766 births
Compare Zani side by side: Zani vs Zaniyah Zani vs Zandra Zani vs Zaniya
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zani
Uriyah #10798
232 births · Peak 2023
Mylove #10800
88 births · Peak 2005
Shrika #10797
176 births · Peak 2010
Braeleigh #10801
499 births · Peak 2016
Jaziya #10796
399 births · Peak 2010
Magdalynn #10802
193 births · Peak 2019
Mazlyn #10795
90 births · Peak 2023
Jalaiyah #10803
237 births · Peak 2025
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, 2004–2025 (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. "Zani: #10799 Unisex Name - 161 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zani. 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 Zani 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.