Girl · #16,210 in 2026

Haunani

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

Current Rank

#16,210

Peak Rank

#5,749 (1979)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1953

First Year

2016

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#5749

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Haunani

Haunani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1953, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 11 Haunanis were born — ranking #5,749 that year. As of 2026, Haunani ranks #16,210 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 79 Haunanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Haunani

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

Hanani
Hemani
Hominy
Hunan
Khomeini
Hanami
Haemony
Punani
Banani
Bonanni
Yamani
Tanana

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Haunani

What does the name Haunani mean?

Haunani is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1953. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Haunani in 2026?

In 2026, Haunani ranks #16,210 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Haunani most popular?

Haunani reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #5,749 that year with 11 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Haunani a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Haunani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Haunani include Chanetta, Athenia, Jowana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Haunani

Haunani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1953 and has accumulated 79 births in the dataset. Haunani's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #5,749. Use the chart and map above to compare Haunani'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.