Declining since 2022, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Allani since 2004
Babies named Allani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Allani is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2004. It reached its peak rank of 11,932 in 2022, but has since been declining slightly in usage. As of 2025, the name is given to roughly 1 in every 229,610 girls, placing it among less common choices. The name follows a contemporary trend of soft-sounding names ending in 'i' or 'y'. While it has no deep historical roots, its similarity to names like Alani and Leilani gives it a melodic, tropical feel. Allani has not charted in any top state lists, indicating its usage is scattered nationwide without strong regional concentration. Overall, Allani remains an uncommon, modern invention with a pleasant sound.
The name Allani appears to be a modern coinage, perhaps influenced by names like Alana or the Hawaiian name Alani. It lacks a clear historical or linguistic derivation, and its first recorded use in the United States is 2004. The name may have been formed by combining the fashionable prefix 'Al-' with a soft '-ni' ending.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Lani, Ana
Sibling names for Allani
Names that share Allani's style, for a brother or sister.
