Ulani
Every Ulani since 1998 — 667 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ulani
Ulani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,749 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 667 American babies have been named Ulani. Its peak came in 2023, when 80 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 Ulani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ulani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | #2,749 |
| 2024 | 70 | #2,555 |
| 2023 | 80 | #2,310 |
| 2022 | 47 | #3,411 |
| 2021 | 67 | #2,606 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,837 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,896 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,140 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,809 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,970 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,908 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,992 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,576 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,384 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,589 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,212 |
| 2009 | 5 | #20,032 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,497 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,079 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,372 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,877 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,579 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,284 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,423 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,980 |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,140 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ulani in 2025?
Ulani ranked #2,749 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ulani?
667 babies have been named Ulani in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ulani most popular?
Ulani peaked in 2023, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Ulani a boy or girl name?
Ulani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ulani rising or falling?
Ulani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.