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Zani
UnisexMeaning of Zani: Italian: 'diminutive of Giovanni'
Zani is a unisex name most strongly associated with Italian naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11032nd most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#11032
8 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
262
First recorded 2004 · peak 2016
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
39% boys · 61% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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