Asani Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
African (Swahili)
Gender Distribution:
31% Masculine / 69% Feminine
Meaning:
Rebellious or independent
Meaning of the Name Asani
Asani is a name of African origin, specifically from the Swahili language. It refers to someone who is rebellious or independent. It is often used as a unisex name and has gained popularity in recent years. The name has a strong and unique sound, making it appealing to many parents.
Popularity of the Name Asani
The popularity for the name Asani peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 85 births, which ranked number 3,958 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Asani had the most female births in 2012 with 85, which ranked number 2,203 out of 19,523 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2020 with 24, which ranked number 4,132 out of 14,032 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Asani has declined sharply over the last ten years from 99 births to 49 births, a decline of -50.51%. Among males, Asani has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 21 births, an increase of 50.00%. Among females, Asani has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 85 births to 28 births, a decline of -67.06%.
Nationwide Popularity of Asani
- 20 Year Trend of Asani: 81.48%
- 10 Year Trend of Asani: -50.51%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Asani: 50.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Asani: -67.06%
Popularity of Asani by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Asani. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Asani in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Asani is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Asani
- Total Births of Asani: 46 (-6.79%)
- Male Births of Asani: 22 (4.14%)
- Female Births of Asani: 25 (-10.51%)
Given the downward trend of Asani over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.79% decrease in total births, for a total of 46 births in 2024. Male births for Asani have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 22 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.14%. For Females, births for Asani have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 25 female births in 2024, a decrease of -10.51%.