Rising since 2008, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Aliani since 2004
Babies named Aliani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 128 |
Meaning & origin
Aliani is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004, reflecting a pattern of inventive, melodious names. It has been steadily rising in use since 2008, with its peak popularity occurring in 2024. As of 2025, it ranked 5,917th, with an incidence of about 1 in 80,363 births. Its origins are uncertain, likely a contemporary combination of familiar elements from names like Aliana or Alani. The name has not been reported in any top states, indicating it is used sporadically across the country.
Aliani first entered U.S. birth records in 2004, which suggests it is a modern coinage. It may be a blend of popular sounds from names like Aliana or Alani, combined with the fashionable suffix -ni. The name has no clear historical or linguistic derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Ani, Lani
Sibling names for Aliani
Names that share Aliani's style, for a brother or sister.
