Alanii
A feminine name of Hawaiian origin meaning "orange tree".
Name Census estimates that about 309 living Americans carry the first name Alanii. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alanii today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alanii births was 2024 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alanii. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
309
~ 1 in 1,109,237 Americans
Peak year
2024
55 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,962
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Alanii: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alanii from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 207 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alanii by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alanii during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alaniis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Alanii, while Florida, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alanii
The name Alanii is a rare and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe it to be derived from the ancient Alans, a nomadic Iranian people who roamed the Eurasian Steppe in the 1st millennium AD. The Alans were renowned warriors and played a significant role in the migration period, influencing various cultures and civilizations they encountered.
Alanii may have its roots in the Ossetian language, spoken by the descendants of the Alans in the Caucasus region. The name could be a variation or a feminized form of the Ossetian word "alan," which means "highlander" or "mountaineer." This connection to the rugged and fierce Alans adds a sense of strength and resilience to the name.
Historically, the name Alanii is scarce in written records, as it was likely more prevalent among the nomadic Alans and their descendants. However, there are a few notable individuals who bore this name throughout history. One such figure is Alanii of Iberia, a 4th-century Christian martyr from the Kingdom of Iberia (present-day Georgia). She is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox and Georgian Orthodox churches.
Another prominent figure with the name Alanii is Alanii Borodin, a Russian composer and chemist who lived from 1833 to 1887. He is best known for his unfinished opera "Prince Igor" and his contributions to the field of organic chemistry. Borodin's use of the name Alanii may have been inspired by his interest in Russian folklore and the country's rich cultural heritage.
In the literary world, Alanii Shuvalov was a Russian writer and poet who lived from 1868 to 1930. He was part of the Silver Age of Russian poetry and is considered one of the forerunners of Russian symbolism. Shuvalov's use of the name Alanii could be a nod to his fascination with ancient cultures and their influence on modern literature.
Moving to more recent times, Alanii Kukunova was a Soviet athlete and Olympic gold medalist in track and field. She was born in 1937 and won the long jump event at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Kukunova's name may have been influenced by the region's historical ties to the Alans or her family's heritage.
Lastly, Alanii Falkova is a contemporary artist and sculptor from Russia. Born in 1971, her works explore themes of identity, culture, and the human condition. The name Alanii in this context could be a reflection of the artist's interest in ancient civilizations and their artistic expressions.
While the name Alanii is relatively uncommon, it carries a rich historical significance and a connection to the nomadic Alans, who left an indelible mark on various cultures and regions. Whether inspired by folklore, literature, or personal heritage, the name Alanii evokes a sense of strength, resilience, and a deep appreciation for cultural roots.
People
Alanii + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alanii as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alanii: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alanii?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 309 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alanii going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,109,237 US residents.
Is Alanii a common name?
We classify Alanii as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 311 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alanii most popular?
The single biggest year for Alanii was 2024, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alanii is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alanii in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alanii a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alanii in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alanii still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alanii in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alanii can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Alanii?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.