Ayani
Every Ayani since 1999 — 496 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayani
Ayani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,527 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 496 American babies have been named Ayani. Its peak came in 2025, when 43 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 Ayani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #3,527 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,915 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,124 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,041 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,977 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,359 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,669 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,288 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,352 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,653 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,020 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,053 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,775 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,633 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,848 |
| 2010 | 18 | #6,948 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,349 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,589 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,784 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,926 |
| 2005 | 12 | #8,971 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,008 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,625 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,929 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,264 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,254 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ayani in 2025?
Ayani ranked #3,527 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ayani?
496 babies have been named Ayani in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayani most popular?
Ayani peaked in 2025, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Ayani a boy or girl name?
Ayani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ayani rising or falling?
Ayani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.