Xolani
Every Xolani since 2004 — 1,111 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Xolani
Xolani is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,124 in 2025 with 209 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 1,111 American babies have been named Xolani — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 217 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 Xolani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Xolani 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 | 209 | #1,124 | 5 | #13,821 |
| 2024 | 209 | #1,155 | 8 | #9,840 |
| 2023 | 177 | #1,298 | 11 | #7,705 |
| 2022 | 130 | #1,637 | 11 | #7,741 |
| 2021 | 96 | #2,023 | 10 | #8,131 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,680 | 8 | #9,519 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,647 | 14 | #6,394 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,453 | 5 | #14,006 |
| 2017 | 21 | #6,032 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,734 | — | — |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,992 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #13,015 | — | — |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,921 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,411 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,763 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,700 | — | — |
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| 2008 | 6 | #17,403 | — | — |
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| 2004 | 5 | #18,716 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Xolani in 2025?
Xolani ranked #1,124 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 209 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Xolani?
1,111 babies have been named Xolani in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Xolani most popular?
Xolani peaked in 2024, when 217 newborns received the name.
Is Xolani a boy or girl name?
Xolani is used for both: about 94% of babies named Xolani have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Xolani rising or falling?
Xolani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.