Normani
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of "Norm" and "Mani".
Name Census estimates that about 343 living Americans carry the first name Normani. It is a predominantly female name (98.6% of registrations). The average person named Normani today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Normani births was 2024 (64 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Normani. 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
343
~ 1 in 999,284 Americans
Peak year
2024
64 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,837
Tracked since 2017
Gender
Gender distribution for Normani
Normani leans heavily female at 98.6% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Normani as a male name
- Ranked #13,622 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (5 births)
Normani as a female name
- Ranked #2,837 in 2024
- 59 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (62 births)
Popularity
Normani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Normani 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 279 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
Normani 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 Normani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Normanis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, California recorded the most babies named Normani, while North Carolina, Illinois, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Normani
The name Normani is a modern invention, likely derived from the combination of the French name Norman and the Arabic name Mani. It does not have an extensive historical lineage or cultural origins.
Norman is a name that traces its roots back to the Normans, a Viking people who settled in the region of Normandy in northern France around the 10th century. The name itself is derived from the Old Norse words "norðr" meaning "north" and "mann" meaning "man." It was initially used as a descriptive term for the Norsemen who came from the north.
Mani, on the other hand, is an Arabic name that means "wish" or "desire." It is a popular name in the Middle East and among Muslim communities worldwide, though its precise historical origins are uncertain.
The combination of these two names, Norman and Mani, into the modern name Normani is a relatively recent development, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century. There are no recorded instances of this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier periods.
As a modern name, Normani has not yet had the opportunity to accumulate a significant historical legacy or famous bearers. However, it is worth noting that the singer and songwriter Normani Kordei, born in 1996, has helped to popularize this name in recent years due to her successful music career as part of the group Fifth Harmony and as a solo artist.
While the name Normani may not have a deep historical lineage, its unique blend of linguistic elements from different cultures and its rising popularity in the entertainment industry suggest that it may carve out a more prominent place in the annals of given names in the years to come.
People
Normani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Normani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Normani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Normani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 343 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Normani 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 999,284 US residents.
Is Normani a common name?
We classify Normani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 345 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Normani most popular?
The single biggest year for Normani was 2024, when 64 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Normani is about 5 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 Normani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Normani a female name?
Yes, 98.6% of people registered as Normani 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 Normani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Normani 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 Normani 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 many people have Normani as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.