Sani
Every Sani since 2000 — 515 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sani
Sani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,639 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 515 American babies have been named Sani — about 75% girls and 25% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Sani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,639 | 7 | #10,497 |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,145 | 14 | #6,417 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,230 | — | — |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,568 | 7 | #10,660 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,183 | 6 | #11,889 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,869 | — | — |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,639 | 8 | #9,596 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,362 | — | — |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,257 | 6 | #11,971 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,324 | 8 | #9,521 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,689 | 5 | #13,699 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,250 | — | — |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,516 | 9 | #8,643 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,147 | 6 | #12,015 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,111 | — | — |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,564 | — | — |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,512 | 7 | #10,771 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,722 | 7 | #10,821 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,650 | 7 | #10,692 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,874 | 7 | #10,462 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,229 | 7 | #9,953 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,349 | — | — |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,398 | — | — |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,373 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,174 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #8,072 |
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Famous people named Sani
- Sani Abacha Politician · 1943–1998
- Sani Bečirovič Basketball player · b. 1981
- Sani Kaita Soccer player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sani in 2025?
Sani ranked #14,639 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sani?
515 babies have been named Sani in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sani most popular?
Sani peaked in 2007, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Sani a boy or girl name?
Sani is used for both: about 75% of babies named Sani have been girls and 25% boys.
Is the name Sani rising or falling?
Sani is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sani?
Well-known people named Sani include Sani Abacha (politician), Sani Bečirovič (basketball player), Sani Kaita (soccer player).