Kimani vs Kimari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kimani

Girl #3,400 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful and gentle"

Origin: Kikuyu

Kikuyu Kenyan East African African American

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Boy #5,896 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"decided, resolved, determined"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American African American

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Kimani Rank #3,400

Kimari Rank #5,896

Kimani is more popular, ranked #3400 vs #5896 for Kimari.

Is Kimani or Kimari more popular?

Kimani is more popular, ranked #3400 compared to Kimari at #5896 in the United States.

What do Kimani and Kimari mean?

Kimani means "beautiful and gentle" (Kikuyu origin). Kimari means "decided, resolved, determined" (Japanese origin).

Are Kimani and Kimari boy or girl names?

Kimani is primarily a girl name. Kimari is primarily a boy name.