Hani
Hani is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Happy, delighted, or contented.
Origin and history
Hani is a given name of primary Arabic origin meaning happy, delighted, or contented. It is used across various Middle Eastern and international communities. In the United States, it remains a rare masculine choice with steady, modest usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
732 babies in the United States have been named Hani since 1880. It ranks #3944 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1827.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.3 %)
- MI (35.3 %)
- NY (29.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 129 |
| 1990-2000 | 136 |
| 2000-2010 | 166 |
| 2010-2019 | 154 |
| 2020-2029 | 100 |
Famous people named Hani
- Hani Al-Mulki: Politician, Diplomat
Fun facts
- Derived from the Arabic verb meaning to be happy or joyful, it is closely related to the Arabic greeting 'Hani'an' wishing someone health or enjoyment.
- While predominantly Arabic, variants of the name Hani also exist independently in Hawaiian and East Asian naming traditions.