Azhani
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 108 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Azhani is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 108 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Azhani ranks #2715 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Azhani is a girl's baby name of possible Arabic or South Asian origin, with some connections to names meaning 'ornament' or 'beautiful' in various regional traditions. It may also be a creative variant blending 'Azhan' with a feminine "-i" ending.
Azhani is one of the rarer names in SSA data, which is precisely its appeal — a name that parents can be confident their child will not share with many others. Its three-syllable flow and the soft "-ani" ending give it a lyrical, feminine quality that works naturally in English.
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Azhani is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Azhani has been recorded as a girl's name since 2016, with 108 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azhani has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 102 | #7505 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 6 | #14608 | — |
The Story of Azhani
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Azhani is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Azhani are most likely born between 2016 and 2024.
How rare is Azhani?
Only about 1 in every 57,143 babies born in 2024 was named Azhani — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2016, peaked in the 2020s with 102 births that decade.
Azhani by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2016–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63 | #2715 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4201 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15600 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14608 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2016–2024