Hani
Every Hani since 1972 — 946 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hani
Hani is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,940 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 946 American babies have been named Hani — about 77% boys and 23% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 55 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 Hani stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hani 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 | 15 | #7,258 | 12 | #6,940 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,601 | 25 | #4,240 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,052 | 16 | #5,752 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,218 | 16 | #5,707 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,794 | 13 | #6,453 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,161 | 18 | #5,105 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,490 | 10 | #7,842 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,875 | 10 | #7,799 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,978 | 17 | #5,368 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,739 | 20 | #4,844 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,593 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,289 | 18 | #5,128 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,534 | 16 | #5,482 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,100 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,745 | 15 | #5,771 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,654 | 18 | #5,113 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,219 | 15 | #5,910 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,519 | 16 | #5,586 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,450 | 11 | #7,272 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,143 | 17 | #5,158 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,376 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,479 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,660 | 10 | #6,904 |
| 2002 | — | — | 19 | #4,231 |
| 2001 | — | — | 18 | #4,354 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,825 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,651 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,812 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,254 | 15 | #3,127 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,321 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,505 |
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Famous people named Hani
- Hani Mulki Politician · b. 1951
- Hani Hanjour Celebrity · 1972–2001
- Hani Singer · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hani in 2025?
Hani ranked #6,940 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hani?
946 babies have been named Hani in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hani most popular?
Hani peaked in 2024, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Hani a boy or girl name?
Hani is used for both: about 23% of babies named Hani have been girls and 77% boys.
Is the name Hani rising or falling?
Hani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hani?
Well-known people named Hani include Hani Mulki (politician), Hani Hanjour (celebrity), Hani (singer).