Boy · #6,372 in 2026

Palani

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

Current Rank

#6,372

Peak Rank

#6,372 (1994)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

1994

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#6372

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Palani

Palani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 8 Palanis were born — ranking #6,372 that year. As of 2026, Palani ranks #6,372 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Palanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Palani

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

Polony
Pallone
Plani
Polemy
Palama
Pollini
Paulina
Paulino
Plenty
Pollen
Pylon
Paloma

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Palani

What does the name Palani mean?

Palani is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Palani in 2026?

In 2026, Palani ranks #6,372 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Palani most popular?

Palani reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #6,372 that year with 8 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Palani a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Palani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Palani include Danen, Montee, Salik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Palani

Palani is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Palani's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #6,372. Use the chart and map above to compare Palani'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.