Niani
Every Niani since 1972 — 311 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niani
Niani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,790 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 311 American babies have been named Niani. Its peak came in 2023, when 19 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 Niani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,790 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,861 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,342 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,930 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,108 |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,073 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,244 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,702 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,887 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,483 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,234 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,795 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,559 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,700 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,467 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,384 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,561 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,713 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,724 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,079 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,889 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,758 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,407 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,876 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Niani in 2025?
Niani ranked #7,790 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Niani?
311 babies have been named Niani in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niani most popular?
Niani peaked in 2023, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Niani a boy or girl name?
Niani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niani rising or falling?
Niani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.