Kayani
Every Kayani since 2002 — 309 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kayani
Kayani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,036 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 309 American babies have been named Kayani. Its peak came in 2024, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kayani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kayani 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 | 26 | #5,036 | — | — |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,075 | — | — |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,152 | — | — |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,578 | — | — |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,027 | 6 | #11,457 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,755 | — | — |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,889 | — | — |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,250 | — | — |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,150 | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,472 | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,380 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,605 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,237 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,183 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,750 | — | — |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,052 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,440 | — | — |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,145 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,827 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,091 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,124 | — | — |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,244 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kayani in 2025?
Kayani ranked #5,036 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kayani?
309 babies have been named Kayani in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kayani most popular?
Kayani peaked in 2024, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Kayani a boy or girl name?
Kayani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kayani rising or falling?
Kayani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.