Dhani
Every Dhani since 1998 — 341 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dhani
Dhani is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1998, 341 American babies have been named Dhani — about 72% boys and 28% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Dhani stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dhani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,884 | 8 | #9,130 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,614 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,120 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,268 | 10 | #7,747 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,608 | 6 | #11,109 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,938 | 6 | #11,076 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,143 | 12 | #6,776 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,453 | 14 | #6,072 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,550 | 18 | #5,030 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,737 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,907 | 13 | #6,329 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,387 | 32 | #3,390 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,168 | 31 | #3,495 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,278 | 5 | #13,024 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,010 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,363 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,128 | 10 | #7,111 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,660 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Dhani
- Dhani Harrison Musician · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dhani in 2025?
Dhani did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dhani?
341 babies have been named Dhani in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dhani most popular?
Dhani peaked in 2010, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Dhani a boy or girl name?
Dhani is used for both: about 28% of babies named Dhani have been girls and 72% boys.
Is the name Dhani rising or falling?
Dhani is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dhani?
Well-known people named Dhani include Dhani Harrison (musician).