Aalani
Every Aalani since 2004 — 357 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aalani
Aalani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,822 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 357 American babies have been named Aalani. Its peak came in 2025, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aalani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aalani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2,822 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,669 |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,047 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,827 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,015 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,169 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,306 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,010 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,777 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,230 |
| 2015 | 17 | #6,977 |
| 2014 | 9 | #10,958 |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,587 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,257 |
| 2011 | 6 | #14,824 |
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| 2004 | 5 | #16,102 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aalani in 2025?
Aalani ranked #2,822 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aalani?
357 babies have been named Aalani in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aalani most popular?
Aalani peaked in 2025, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Aalani a boy or girl name?
Aalani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aalani rising or falling?
Aalani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.