Nalini
Every Nalini since 1968 — 355 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nalini
Nalini is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,902 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 355 American babies have been named Nalini. Its peak came in 2012, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Nalini stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nalini year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,902 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,069 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,535 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,184 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,872 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,599 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,104 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,408 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,658 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,796 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,375 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,444 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,800 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,947 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,010 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,772 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,841 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,006 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,665 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,860 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,493 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,805 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,798 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,850 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nalini in 2025?
Nalini ranked #9,902 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nalini?
355 babies have been named Nalini in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nalini most popular?
Nalini peaked in 2012, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Nalini a boy or girl name?
Nalini is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nalini rising or falling?
Nalini has been roughly stable over the past decade.