Rising since 2019, #2,485 for girls today.
Popularity of Solani since 2018
Babies named Solani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Solani is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2018, reflecting a trend toward invented names with soft vowel endings. As of 2025, it ranked 2,485, with approximately 1 in 22,638 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 2019, peaking in 2025. The name is most common in North Carolina, Florida, and New York, suggesting a growing but still uncommon choice. Solani's etymology is uncertain; it appears to be a contemporary coinage with no historical or linguistic precedent, making it a true original for parents seeking a distinctive, melodic name.
Solani first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2018 and appears to be a modern coinage, possibly blending the popular element 'Sol' (as in Solar or Solana) with the fashionable '-ani' suffix. There is no known traditional etymology or historical usage.
Where Solani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sola, Lani
Sibling names for Solani
Names that share Solani's style, for a brother or sister.
