Hani vs Koji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hani

Boy #4,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, joyful, blissful"

Origin: Arabic (h-n-a root)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hawaiian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,238
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Koji

Boy #4,251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"luminous second son"

Origin: Japanese ko (light) and ji (second son)

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,251
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hani Rank #4,238
Koji Rank #4,251

Hani is more popular, ranked #4238 vs #4251 for Koji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hani ___

  • Hani Kaito
  • Hani Zaid
  • Hani Omar
  • Hani Kai
  • Hani Ren
  • Hani Soren

Koji ___

  • Koji James
  • Koji Alexander
  • Koji Lee
  • Koji Ren
  • Koji Kai
  • Koji Rio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hani

Leilani Amir Nour Mahina Zara

If you choose Koji

Hana Yuki Kenji Riku Saki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hani or Koji more popular?

Hani is more popular, ranked #4238 compared to Koji at #4251 in the United States.

What do Hani and Koji mean?

Hani means "happy, joyful, blissful" (Arabic (h-n-a root) origin). Koji means "luminous second son" (Japanese ko (light) and ji (second son) origin).

Are Hani and Koji boy or girl names?

Hani is primarily a boy name. Koji is primarily a boy name.

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