Aki vs Kani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aki

Boy #6,161 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"autumn"

Origin: Japanese 秋

Cultural Roots

Japanese Finnish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,161
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Kani

Boy #6,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fruit, auspicious, ripe"

Origin: Tamil

Cultural Roots

Tamil Japanese Hawaiian Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,115
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aki Rank #6,161
Kani Rank #6,115

Kani is more popular, ranked #6115 vs #6161 for Aki.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aki ___

  • Aki James
  • Aki Lee
  • Aki Thomas
  • Aki Ren
  • Aki Kai

Kani ___

  • Kani Dev
  • Kani Raj
  • Kani Arjun
  • Kani Priya
  • Kani Kumar
  • Kani Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aki

Kai Ren Hana Mio Sora

If you choose Kani

Arjun Priya Kavya Devi Siva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aki or Kani more popular?

Kani is more popular, ranked #6115 compared to Aki at #6161 in the United States.

What do Aki and Kani mean?

Aki means "autumn" (Japanese 秋 origin). Kani means "fruit, auspicious, ripe" (Tamil origin).

Are Aki and Kani boy or girl names?

Aki is primarily a boy name. Kani is primarily a boy name.

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