UK name, mostly girls
Haani
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "a gracious or lovely one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 9 boys.
Haani is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Haani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 6 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2017 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Haani is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Haani. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Haani ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 6 girls were registered as Haani.
- • Haani is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 65.4% of Haani registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2024
6 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Haani
In England and Wales birth records, Haani has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 34.6% of registrations are for boys and 65.4% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Haani registered for boys
- Ranked #4,608 in 2020
- 3 boys registered in 2020
- Peak: 2001 (3 births)
Haani registered for girls
- Ranked #3,695 in 2024
- 6 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (6 births)
Meaning
What does Haani mean?
The name Haani is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, where it is a variant spelling of the name Hani. The name Hani itself is derived from the Arabic root word "hanna," which means "happiness" or "joy." The name Haani is a feminine form of the name, and it is thought to have emerged in regions where Arabic is spoken, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Haani can be found in ancient Arabic literature and poetry. The name appears in various works from the 7th and 8th centuries CE, often used to describe the beauty and grace of women. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of the name or its earliest usage, as records from that era are limited.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Haani. One such person was Haani Al-Andalusi, a renowned Arabic poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century CE in present-day Spain. Her poetry was celebrated for its depth and emotional resonance, and she was considered one of the most influential literary figures of her time.
Another historical figure with the name Haani was Haani Al-Maghribi, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of theology, logic, and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied and debated throughout the Islamic world.
In the modern era, Haani Salama was a prominent Egyptian actress and singer who rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s. She was known for her powerful voice and her ability to convey complex emotions through her performances. Her contributions to the Egyptian film industry and music scene earned her widespread recognition and admiration.
Haani Misuari, born in 1944, is a Filipino politician and the founder of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), a separatist group that fought for the independence of the Moro people in the southern Philippines. He played a significant role in the peace negotiations between the MNLF and the Philippine government, leading to the establishment of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
Lastly, Haani Hussain is a Pakistani-American author and social activist who has written extensively on issues of gender, religion, and culture. Her works, such as "Muslim Women Reformers: Inspiring Voices Against Oppression," have shed light on the struggles and achievements of Muslim women around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Haani over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Haani in England and Wales, from 2001 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Haani, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haani was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4165 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5226 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Haani
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Haani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Haani in the UK right now?
In 2024, Haani was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Haani most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 6 babies registered as Haani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Haani?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "a gracious or lovely one".
How many people are called Haani in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Haani across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.