Girl · #8,390 in 2026

Dhwani

Name: Popularity of the name Dhwani in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dhwani, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Dhwani (ധ്വനി) is a 1988 Malayalam-language musical romance film directed by A. T. Abu. It was the last completed film of veteran actor and evergreen hero of Malayalam cinema Prem Nazir who died on 16 January 1989. The film has music composed by legendary Bollywood composer Naushad. It stars Shobhana and Jayaram in the lead roles. Suresh Gopi also makes an appearance in the movie.

Current Rank

#8,390

Peak Rank

#7,985 (2016)

Total Babies

182

5-Yr Trend

+15%

2002

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#7985

Peak Rank

182

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dhwani

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Dhwani

Dhwani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 14 Dhwanis were born — ranking #7,985 that year. As of 2026, Dhwani ranks #8,390 for baby girls with 11 births, rising sharply (+15% over the past five years). In total, more than 182 Dhwanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dhwani

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dhwani is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dwana
Twonie
Dani
Donny
Donnie
Dwan
Doney
Dhyana
Donnee
Twenty
Tweeny
Tweenie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhwani

What does the name Dhwani mean?

How popular is Dhwani in 2026?

In 2026, Dhwani ranks #8,390 among girls' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Dhwani most popular?

Dhwani reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #7,985 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dhwani most popular?

Dhwani has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dhwani.

Is Dhwani a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dhwani is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Dhwani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dhwani include Gem, Adaleen, Lauriel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dhwani

Dhwani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 182 births in the dataset. Dhwani's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #7,985. Use the chart and map above to compare Dhwani's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.