Kayani vs Mahi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayani

Girl #4,090 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, heavenly"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian South Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,090
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Kaya, Yani

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Mahi

Girl #4,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth, world"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi-speaking Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,088
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ma, Hee

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Popularity Comparison

Kayani Rank #4,090
Mahi Rank #4,088

Mahi is more popular, ranked #4088 vs #4090 for Kayani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kayani ___

  • Kayani Rose
  • Kayani Marie
  • Kayani Lynn
  • Kayani Grace
  • Kayani Sky
  • Kayani Jade

Mahi ___

  • Mahi Priya
  • Mahi Rani
  • Mahi Devi
  • Mahi Anaya
  • Mahi Rose
  • Mahi Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kayani

Zara Aria Lila Cyrus Darius

If you choose Mahi

Priya Anaya Asha Rohan Arjun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayani or Mahi more popular?

Mahi is more popular, ranked #4088 compared to Kayani at #4090 in the United States.

What do Kayani and Mahi mean?

Kayani means "divine, heavenly" (Persian origin). Mahi means "earth, world" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kayani and Mahi boy or girl names?

Kayani is primarily a girl name. Mahi is primarily a girl name.

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