Rising since 2018, #3,517 for girls today.
Popularity of Navani since 2017
Babies named Navani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 154 |
Meaning & origin
Navani is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 2017 and has been on an upward trajectory since 2018. As of 2025, it reached its peak rank of 3,517, with about 1 in 37,378 newborns given the name. It is most popular in California and Texas, reflecting a pattern common among names of Indian or modern invented origin. The name's exact etymology is uncertain; it may be a creative spelling or an adaptation of similar-sounding traditional names. Despite its recent invention, Navani has a melodic quality that fits current naming trends favoring soft vowel endings and the '-ani' suffix. Its upward trajectory suggests it may continue to gain modest popularity, though it remains a distinctive choice.
Navani first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2017 and has been rising steadily. It may be a modern coinage inspired by similar-sounding names such as Navina (from Sanskrit meaning "new") or the Spanish name Navani, as well as fashionable ending "-ani." Its use remains relatively rare, concentrated in California and Texas as of 2025.
Where Navani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nava, Vani, Nani
Sibling names for Navani
Names that share Navani's style, for a brother or sister.
