Girl · #11,069 in 2026

Himani

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

Current Rank

#11,069

Peak Rank

#5,381 (2006)

Total Babies

253

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2024

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#5381

Peak Rank

253

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Himani

Himani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1997, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 25 Himanis were born — ranking #5,381 that year. As of 2026, Himani ranks #11,069 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 253 Himanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Himani

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

Hemani
Haemony
Hominy
Khomeini
Hamachi
Hanani
Yamane
Jimeno
Hemina
Hermione
Hermano
Humaine

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Himani

What does the name Himani mean?

Himani is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Himani in 2026?

In 2026, Himani ranks #11,069 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Himani most popular?

Himani reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #5,381 that year with 25 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Himani a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Himani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Himani include Pearla, Helana, Jara. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Himani

Himani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 253 births in the dataset. Himani's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #5,381. Use the chart and map above to compare Himani'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.