Ilani
Every Ilani since 1997 — 749 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ilani
Ilani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,890 in 2025 with 104 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 749 American babies have been named Ilani. Its peak came in 2025, when 104 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 Ilani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ilani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 104 | #1,890 |
| 2024 | 93 | #2,076 |
| 2023 | 59 | #2,864 |
| 2022 | 59 | #2,875 |
| 2021 | 49 | #3,268 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,569 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,816 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,271 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,137 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,267 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,095 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,774 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,339 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,984 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,221 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,908 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,083 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,965 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,863 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,913 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,516 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,481 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,946 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,070 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,644 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,279 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ilani in 2025?
Ilani ranked #1,890 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 104 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ilani?
749 babies have been named Ilani in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ilani most popular?
Ilani peaked in 2025, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Ilani a boy or girl name?
Ilani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ilani rising or falling?
Ilani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.