Declining since 2019, #1,000 for girls today.
Popularity of Harmoni since 1977
Babies named Harmoni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 803 |
| 2010s | 2,673 |
| 2020s | 1,878 |
Meaning & origin
Harmoni entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1977, a modern respelling of the established virtue name Harmony. Its popularity climbed steadily, reaching its peak rank in 2020 before beginning a gradual decline. As of 2025, the name ranks number 1000, with roughly 1 in 6,378 baby girls receiving the name. The variant is most frequently found in southern states, with Mississippi, South Carolina, and Louisiana showing the highest usage. The trajectory has been falling since 2019, reflecting a shift away from this particular phonetic variation. While Harmony itself has deeper etymological roots in Greek and Latin, the Harmoni spelling is a distinctly modern American coinage, appealing to parents seeking a familiar sound with a distinctive spelling.
Harmoni is a respelling of Harmony, which comes from the Old French harmonie and Latin harmonia, ultimately from Greek harmonia meaning 'agreement, concord of sounds.' The word has been used as a virtue name and given name in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century. The spelling with an 'i' reflects a modern trend toward unique phonetic spellings.
Where Harmoni is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Harm, Moni, Har
Sibling names for Harmoni
Names that share Harmoni's style, for a brother or sister.
