Amaiyah vs Kimani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kimani

Girl #3,400 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful and gentle"

Origin: Kikuyu

Cultural Roots

Kikuyu Kenyan East African African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,400
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kim, Mani

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amaiyah Rank #3,413
Kimani Rank #3,400

Kimani is more popular, ranked #3400 vs #3413 for Amaiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaiyah ___

  • Amaiyah Rose
  • Amaiyah Grace
  • Amaiyah Nicole
  • Amaiyah Jade
  • Amaiyah Faith
  • Amaiyah Marie

Kimani ___

  • Kimani Amara
  • Kimani Zola
  • Kimani Grace
  • Kimani Renee
  • Kimani Sage
  • Kimani Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaiyah

Aaliyah Zara Amara Isaiah Elijah

If you choose Kimani

Amara Zuri Kwame Jabari Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaiyah or Kimani more popular?

Kimani is more popular, ranked #3400 compared to Amaiyah at #3413 in the United States.

What do Amaiyah and Kimani mean?

Amaiyah means "night rain" (Japanese origin). Kimani means "beautiful and gentle" (Kikuyu origin).

Are Amaiyah and Kimani boy or girl names?

Amaiyah is primarily a girl name. Kimani is primarily a girl name.

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