Kimani
Every Kimani since 1969 — 3,457 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kimani
Kimani is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,619 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 3,457 American babies have been named Kimani — about 51% boys and 49% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 151 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 Kimani stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kimani 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 | 35 | #4,122 | 31 | #3,619 |
| 2024 | 46 | #3,433 | 32 | #3,567 |
| 2023 | 56 | #2,999 | 17 | #5,582 |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,511 | 32 | #3,576 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,942 | 28 | #3,880 |
| 2020 | 55 | #2,948 | 26 | #3,976 |
| 2019 | 54 | #3,025 | 43 | #2,880 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,465 | 32 | #3,486 |
| 2017 | 46 | #3,418 | 29 | #3,728 |
| 2016 | 47 | #3,400 | 31 | #3,570 |
| 2015 | 47 | #3,413 | 20 | #4,815 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,963 | 28 | #3,738 |
| 2013 | 42 | #3,676 | 32 | #3,376 |
| 2012 | 87 | #2,175 | 40 | #2,934 |
| 2011 | 95 | #2,051 | 35 | #3,213 |
| 2010 | 96 | #2,068 | 47 | #2,608 |
| 2009 | 111 | #1,896 | 36 | #3,197 |
| 2008 | 111 | #1,909 | 40 | #2,983 |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,509 | 41 | #2,899 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,797 | 38 | #2,954 |
| 2005 | 51 | #3,106 | 39 | #2,783 |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,364 | 32 | #3,123 |
| 2003 | 37 | #3,773 | 40 | #2,565 |
| 2002 | 45 | #3,177 | 45 | #2,321 |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,748 | 54 | #1,996 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,034 | 39 | #2,456 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,429 | 67 | #1,463 |
| 1990 | — | — | 20 | #3,123 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,945 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,899 |
| 1975 | — | — | 32 | #1,608 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #4,058 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kimani in 2025?
Kimani ranked #3,619 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kimani?
3,457 babies have been named Kimani in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kimani most popular?
Kimani peaked in 2008, when 151 newborns received the name.
Is Kimani a boy or girl name?
Kimani is used for both: about 49% of babies named Kimani have been girls and 51% boys.
Is the name Kimani rising or falling?
Kimani has been roughly stable over the past decade.