Asani
Every Asani since 1999 — 986 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Asani
Asani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,754 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 986 American babies have been named Asani — about 62% girls and 38% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 123 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 Asani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Asani 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 | 62 | #2,754 | 61 | #2,288 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,766 | 52 | #2,565 |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,592 | 43 | #2,900 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,808 | 21 | #4,719 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,414 | 21 | #4,642 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,350 | 24 | #4,150 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,182 | 21 | #4,654 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,023 | 16 | #5,569 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,843 | 5 | #12,431 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,695 | 9 | #8,204 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,163 | 6 | #10,781 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,025 | 5 | #12,259 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,662 | — | — |
| 2012 | 85 | #2,210 | 14 | #6,022 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,252 | 6 | #10,922 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,926 | 8 | #8,874 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,108 | 8 | #9,053 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,551 | 6 | #11,177 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,615 | 11 | #7,139 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,369 | 9 | #8,051 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,857 | 5 | #11,615 |
| 2004 | 10 | #9,991 | 5 | #11,499 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,617 | — | — |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,472 | 6 | #9,482 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,097 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,335 | 5 | #10,487 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Asani in 2025?
Asani ranked #2,754 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Asani?
986 babies have been named Asani in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Asani most popular?
Asani peaked in 2025, when 123 newborns received the name.
Is Asani a boy or girl name?
Asani is used for both: about 62% of babies named Asani have been girls and 38% boys.
Is the name Asani rising or falling?
Asani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.