Kani Name Popularity and Statistics
Kani is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kani?
Kani is spelled K-A-N-I. The name has 4 letters.
Kani Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,885
Recorded Births13
Rank#6,803
Recorded Births12
- Girls usage rose 4,276 places to #7,885 and recorded 6 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 899 places to #6,803 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 13 | #7,885 |
| 2025 | Boys | 12 | #6,803 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | 15 | #5,904 |
| 2023 | Boys | 12 | #6,897 |
| 2022 | Girls | 18 | #6,464 |
| 2022 | Boys | 24 | #4,303 |
| 2021 | Girls | 9 | #10,292 |
| 2021 | Boys | 18 | #5,110 |
| 2020 | Girls | 16 | #6,923 |
| 2020 | Boys | 18 | #5,041 |
| 2019 | Girls | 9 | #10,473 |
| 2019 | Boys | 18 | #5,153 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 25 | #4,094 |
| 2017 | Girls | 10 | #9,943 |
| 2017 | Boys | 9 | #8,140 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 14 | #6,053 |
| 2015 | Girls | 9 | #10,866 |
| 2015 | Boys | 17 | #5,289 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 14 | #5,997 |
| 2013 | Girls | 8 | #11,969 |
When Was Kani Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2006 · Boys
46 recorded births
National rank #2,578
2005 · Boys
35 recorded births
National rank #2,960
2009 · Boys
32 recorded births
National rank #3,399
2008 · Boys
32 recorded births
National rank #3,421
Where Kani Ranked Highest in 2022
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VA | #1,081 | 5 |