Kiani
Every Kiani since 1987 — 1,326 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiani
Kiani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,610 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 1,326 American babies have been named Kiani. Its peak came in 1994, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kiani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiani 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 | 30 | #4,610 | — | — |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,433 | — | — |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,154 | — | — |
| 2022 | 37 | #4,006 | — | — |
| 2021 | 44 | #3,521 | — | — |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,247 | — | — |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,826 | — | — |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,909 | — | — |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,253 | — | — |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,080 | — | — |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,859 | — | — |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,383 | — | — |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,961 | — | — |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,229 | — | — |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,811 | — | — |
| 2010 | 43 | #3,665 | — | — |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,534 | — | — |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,897 | — | — |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,170 | — | — |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,489 | — | — |
| 2005 | 36 | #4,001 | — | — |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,869 | 5 | #12,388 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,915 | — | — |
| 2002 | 40 | #3,437 | — | — |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,667 | 5 | #11,564 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,923 | — | — |
| 1995 | 43 | #2,818 | 5 | #9,653 |
| 1990 | 32 | #3,399 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kiani in 2025?
Kiani ranked #4,610 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiani?
1,326 babies have been named Kiani in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiani most popular?
Kiani peaked in 1994, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Kiani a boy or girl name?
Kiani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kiani rising or falling?
Kiani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.