girls' name · peaked 2021

Khalani

Every Khalani since 2000 — 2,732 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#904
among girls
Babies in 2025
293
named Khalani
Peak year
2021
326 babies
All-time total
2,732
since 2000

The story of Khalani

Khalani is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #904 in 2025 with 293 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 2000, 2,732 American babies have been named Khalani. Its peak came in 2021, when 326 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 Khalani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Khalani 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 293 #904
2024 294 #903
2023 309 #869 7 #10,283
2022 315 #887 6 #11,651
2021 319 #862 7 #10,302
2020 294 #898
2019 246 #1,043 8 #9,349
2018 170 #1,334 7 #10,245
2017 159 #1,433 5 #13,337
2016 88 #2,199
2015 45 #3,509 6 #11,457
2014 30 #4,713 5 #13,144
2013 11 #9,929
2012 16 #7,636
2011 11 #10,085 5 #13,422
2010 17 #7,364
2009 10 #11,097
2008 7 #14,625
2007 7 #14,723
2006 7 #14,378 5 #13,111
2005 5 #17,900
2004 10 #10,316
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2000 8 #11,282
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Khalani in 2025?

Khalani ranked #904 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 293 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Khalani?

2,732 babies have been named Khalani in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Khalani most popular?

Khalani peaked in 2021, when 326 newborns received the name.

Is Khalani a boy or girl name?

Khalani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Khalani rising or falling?

Khalani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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