Zolani Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zo-LAH-nee /zəˈlɑːni/
Origin: African; Zulu
Meaning: calm; peaceful (Zulu)
Historical & Cultural Background
Zolani is of African origin, particularly from the Zulu culture, where it signifies tranquility and peace. The Zulu people are known for their rich traditions and history in Southern Africa.
In broader African contexts, names often carry significant meanings related to nature, emotions, or characteristics, reflecting the values of the community.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zolani was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Zolani has ranked as high as #6507 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Zolani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zolani is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zolani was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zolani.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | 40 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 |
| 2023 | 16 | 16 |
| 2022 | 13 | 13 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Zolani
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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