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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Mulani — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Mulan|Mulanii
SanskritGirl↑↑ Surging

Mulani

moo-LAH-nee · 3 syllables

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Girl
#2472
↑↑ Surging
#2472
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 21
Peak rank
#2472 in 2024
5yr change
+597 ranks
Birth frequency
2.0 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2472 · Rising since 2020

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.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Sanskrit girl names
Mulani

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2472

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+597 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureSanskrit RootHawaiian InfluenceGirl3-syllableRareMelodicEarthyModern MulticulturalRising
Character
grounded and rooted
STRONG
High confidence

Mulani is a Sanskrit girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2472 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +597 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2472 · very rare
Mulani at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit 'mula' meaning 'root' combined with Hawaiian suffix '-ani'. Represents grounded strength and connection to earth and origin.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hawaiian
Peak rank:#2472 in 2024
5yr change:+597 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Malani◈MelanieMilani◈NalaniKalani◈
Similar Style
LeilaniKailani◈Alani◈MoanaAsha◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Mulani
LeilaniKailani◈AriaMaliaSophiaNoa◈Kai◈Hana◈
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↑↑ Surging
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
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Name Intelligence
Mulani · Overview
Summary

Mulani is a Sanskrit girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2472 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Mulani scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 597 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Modern character
Mulani carries a grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Mulani is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
mulani.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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