Kani
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Kani first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 249 babies have been named Kani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kani is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #18,777 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #18,777
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Kani is also used as a boy name, ranked #6115.
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Spanish/Latin origin
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Italian origin
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About the Name Kani
Kani is a girl name .
Is Kani a boy or girl name? Kani is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #18,777 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,115. Kani is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kani is currently ranked #18,777 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kani include Kaniyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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