Kimani vs Ajani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kimani

Boy #3,592 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful and gentle"

Origin: Kikuyu

Kenyan African African-American

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Boy #2,075 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who wins the struggle"

Origin: Yoruba

Nigerian/Yoruba African American West African

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Kimani Rank #3,592

Ajani Rank #2,075

Ajani is more popular, ranked #2075 vs #3592 for Kimani.

Is Kimani or Ajani more popular?

Ajani is more popular, ranked #2075 compared to Kimani at #3592 in the United States.

What do Kimani and Ajani mean?

Kimani means "beautiful and gentle" (Kikuyu origin). Ajani means "he who wins the struggle" (Yoruba origin).

Are Kimani and Ajani boy or girl names?

Kimani is primarily a boy name. Ajani is primarily a boy name.