Mehlani
Every Mehlani since 2016 — 482 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mehlani
Mehlani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,239 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2016, 482 American babies have been named Mehlani. Its peak came in 2023, when 85 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 Mehlani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mehlani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2025 | 34 | #4,239 |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,158 |
| 2023 | 85 | #2,219 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2,776 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2,878 |
| 2020 | 68 | #2,541 |
| 2019 | 48 | #3,318 |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,050 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,612 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,492 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mehlani in 2025?
Mehlani ranked #4,239 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mehlani?
482 babies have been named Mehlani in the United States since 2016, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mehlani most popular?
Mehlani peaked in 2023, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Mehlani a boy or girl name?
Mehlani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mehlani rising or falling?
Mehlani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.