Calani
Every Calani since 2013 — 436 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calani
Calani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,615 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2013, 436 American babies have been named Calani. Its peak came in 2022, when 72 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 Calani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2,615 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,940 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,942 |
| 2022 | 72 | #2,493 |
| 2021 | 49 | #3,258 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,937 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,935 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,037 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,865 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,158 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,085 |
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| 2013 | 5 | #17,029 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calani in 2025?
Calani ranked #2,615 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calani?
436 babies have been named Calani in the United States since 2013, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calani most popular?
Calani peaked in 2022, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Calani a boy or girl name?
Calani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calani rising or falling?
Calani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.