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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Hani — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Hanes|Hania
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Hani

◈

HAH-nee · 2 syllables

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Boy
#4223
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#4223
Popularity score: 16
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#4223 in 2024
5yr
+1526 ranks
Velocity
+1526
Birth frequency
6.9 per 1,000,000 births
Girl
#4584
Popularity score: 15
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#4584 in 2024
5yr
+2459 ranks
Velocity
+2459
Birth frequency
8.3 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4223 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Hani

Popularity score: 16  ·  SSA Rank: #4223

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4584 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Hani

Popularity score: 15  ·  SSA Rank: #4584

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1526 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalUnisex2-syllableModernShortWarmMeaningfulInternational
Character
gentle kindnessjoyful spiritpeaceful naturecaring heart
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Hanis

athleticdedicatedcompetitiveskilledexpressive
STRONG
High confidence

Hani is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4223 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1526 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4223 · very rare
Hani at a Glance
Meaning:Gracious or merciful. A short form of Johanan/Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious' in biblical tradition.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#4223 in 2024
5yr change:+1526 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #4223 · Girl #4584
Notable bearers
Hani Saada
Israeli footballer
Hani Furstenberg
Israeli-American actress
Similar Sound
HannahAnnieAniNaniRani◈
Similar Style
LeviKai◈Remy◈Zuri◈Eli◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Hani
NoahIrisLeviEden◈Rowan◈Maya◈Asher◈Zoe
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Kai◈
English · #76
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Remy◈
French · #400
→ Stable
Zuri◈
African · #4689
↓ Fading
Eli◈
Hebrew · #92
→ Stable
Noah
Hebrew · #2
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Hani · Overview
Summary

Hani is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4223 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Hani scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1526 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Meaningful character
Hani carries a warm, gentle, playful quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Hani is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
hani.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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