How old is someone named Alani?
The average Alani is 9 years old.
Half of all living Alanis are between 3 and 12.
When was Alani popular?
Most of the Alanis in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2025 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 71 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 355 | 350 |
| 2000s | 2,402 | 2,400 |
| 2010s | 6,218 | 6,200 |
| 2020s | 9,859 | 9,800 |
How many Alanis are still alive?
About 19,000 Alanis are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 19,000 babies named Alani since 1978.
Nearly every Alani ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Alani?
About four in five living Alanis are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 1%
- Gen Z 21%
- Gen Alpha 78%
Is Alani an old name?
No. Alani is one of the youngest names around: younger than 97 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Alani will be 22 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Alani a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.4% of living Alanis are women.
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Alani's name twin is Malakai. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Malakai's age curve is the closest match to Alani's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Alani
How old is the average Alani?
The average Alani in the US is 9 years old. The median is 6, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Alani?
About 19,000 Alanis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 19,000 babies given the name since 1978.
When was the name Alani most popular?
In 2025, when about 1,800 baby girls were named Alani.
Is Alani a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 78% of living Alanis are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this