Kayani vs Nico

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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Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni

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Popularity Comparison

Kayani Rank #4,090
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 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

Nico ___

  • Nico James
  • Nico Alexander
  • Nico Thomas
  • Nico Rafael
  • Nico Luca
  • Nico Mateo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kayani

Zara Aria Lila Cyrus Darius

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayani or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Kayani at #4090 in the United States.

What do Kayani and Nico mean?

Kayani means "divine, heavenly" (Persian origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Kayani and Nico boy or girl names?

Kayani is primarily a girl name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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