Kimani vs Samari

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 #3,621 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"guardian, watchman (from Samaria)"

Origin: Hebrew

American African-American Hebrew

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Kimani Rank #3,592

Samari Rank #3,621

Kimani is more popular, ranked #3592 vs #3621 for Samari.

Is Kimani or Samari more popular?

Kimani is more popular, ranked #3592 compared to Samari at #3621 in the United States.

What do Kimani and Samari mean?

Kimani means "beautiful and gentle" (Kikuyu origin). Samari means "guardian, watchman (from Samaria)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kimani and Samari boy or girl names?

Kimani is primarily a boy name. Samari is primarily a boy name.