Kani
Every Kani since 1993 — 914 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kani
Kani is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,004 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 914 American babies have been named Kani — about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2006, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kani stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,097 | 12 | #7,004 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,778 | 15 | #6,035 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #7,102 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,570 | 24 | #4,368 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,678 | 18 | #5,235 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,062 | 18 | #5,139 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,898 | 18 | #5,254 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,847 | 25 | #4,152 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,329 | 9 | #8,502 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,243 | 14 | #6,191 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,364 | 17 | #5,404 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,573 | 14 | #6,149 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,566 | 13 | #6,442 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,730 | 18 | #5,141 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,735 | 26 | #3,949 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,493 | 29 | #3,674 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,438 | 32 | #3,438 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,421 | 32 | #3,461 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,272 | 23 | #4,297 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,233 | 46 | #2,605 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,705 | 35 | #2,988 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,969 | 31 | #3,188 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,020 | 26 | #3,490 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,643 | 17 | #4,611 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,532 | 25 | #3,460 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,436 | 27 | #3,186 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,708 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kani in 2025?
Kani ranked #7,004 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kani?
914 babies have been named Kani in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kani most popular?
Kani peaked in 2006, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Kani a boy or girl name?
Kani is used for both: about 29% of babies named Kani have been girls and 71% boys.
Is the name Kani rising or falling?
Kani has been roughly stable over the past decade.