Kyani
Every Kyani since 1992 — 301 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kyani
Kyani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,701 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 301 American babies have been named Kyani. Its peak came in 2023, when 22 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 Kyani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kyani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,701 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,100 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,658 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,594 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,074 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,701 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,390 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,221 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,083 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,371 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,434 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,579 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,664 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,103 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,096 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,994 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,000 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,815 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,635 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,411 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,971 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,189 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,884 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,812 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,400 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,593 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kyani in 2025?
Kyani ranked #7,701 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kyani?
301 babies have been named Kyani in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kyani most popular?
Kyani peaked in 2023, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Kyani a boy or girl name?
Kyani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kyani rising or falling?
Kyani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.