Vani
Every Vani since 1979 — 468 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vani
Vani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,748 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 468 American babies have been named Vani. Its peak came in 2025, when 29 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 Vani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,748 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,622 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,906 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,296 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,670 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,376 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,164 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,503 |
| 2017 | 17 | #7,077 |
| 2016 | 11 | #10,068 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,591 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,613 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,238 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,879 |
| 2011 | 18 | #7,097 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,377 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,666 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,441 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,082 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,880 |
| 2005 | 11 | #10,096 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,241 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,189 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,121 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,173 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,711 |
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Famous people named Vani
- Vani Jairam Singer · b. 1945
- Vani Bhojan Actor · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vani in 2025?
Vani ranked #4,748 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vani?
468 babies have been named Vani in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vani most popular?
Vani peaked in 2025, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Vani a boy or girl name?
Vani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vani rising or falling?
Vani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vani?
Well-known people named Vani include Vani Jairam (singer), Vani Bhojan (actor).