Chani
Every Chani since 1968 — 718 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chani
Chani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,982 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 718 American babies have been named Chani. Its peak came in 1986, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Chani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,982 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,453 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,474 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,564 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,747 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,690 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,173 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,849 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,911 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,006 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,884 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,099 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,151 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,659 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,727 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,583 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,006 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,626 |
| 2007 | 10 | #10,995 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,828 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,064 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,383 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,820 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,765 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,824 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,038 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,316 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,897 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,157 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,372 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,038 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,792 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chani in 2025?
Chani ranked #8,982 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chani?
718 babies have been named Chani in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chani most popular?
Chani peaked in 1986, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Chani a boy or girl name?
Chani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chani rising or falling?
Chani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.