Aryam vs Sekani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sekani

Boy #1,226 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, laughter"

Origin: Tumbuka (Malawian)

Cultural Roots

African Malawian Zambian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,226
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kani, Sek

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Popularity Comparison

Aryam Rank #5,037
Sekani Rank #1,226

Sekani is more popular, ranked #1226 vs #5037 for Aryam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aryam ___

  • Aryam Sofia
  • Aryam Lena
  • Aryam Grace
  • Aryam Maia
  • Aryam Selene
  • Aryam Adisa

Sekani ___

  • Sekani James
  • Sekani Emmanuel
  • Sekani David
  • Sekani Joseph
  • Sekani Michael
  • Sekani Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aryam

Yonas Miriam Dawit Sara Tigist

If you choose Sekani

Amara Zuri Kofi Imani Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aryam or Sekani more popular?

Sekani is more popular, ranked #1226 compared to Aryam at #5037 in the United States.

What do Aryam and Sekani mean?

Aryam means "form of Mary/Maryam" (Tigrinya origin). Sekani means "joy, laughter" (Tumbuka (Malawian) origin).

Are Aryam and Sekani boy or girl names?

Aryam is primarily a girl name. Sekani is primarily a boy name.

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