Kayani
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kayani first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 6 babies have been named Kayani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kayani is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,847 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,847
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kayani is also used as a girl name, ranked #4090.
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About the Name Kayani
Kayani is a boy name .
Is Kayani a boy or girl name? Kayani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,847 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,090. Kayani is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kayani is currently ranked #18,847 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kayani include Kay, Kaya, Kayay, Kayaie, Kaie, and Kaykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kayani include Kayan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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