Kimani vs Kofi

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

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Kofi

Boy #3,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Friday"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,640
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko

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Popularity Comparison

Kimani Rank #3,400
Kofi Rank #3,640

Kimani is more popular, ranked #3400 vs #3640 for Kofi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kimani ___

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

Kofi ___

  • Kofi James
  • Kofi Emmanuel
  • Kofi Alexander
  • Kofi Michael
  • Kofi David
  • Kofi Asante

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kimani

Amara Zuri Kwame Jabari Imani

If you choose Kofi

Kwame Ama Esi Akua Kojo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kimani or Kofi more popular?

Kimani is more popular, ranked #3400 compared to Kofi at #3640 in the United States.

What do Kimani and Kofi mean?

Kimani means "beautiful and gentle" (Kikuyu origin). Kofi means "born on Friday" (Akan origin).

Are Kimani and Kofi boy or girl names?

Kimani is primarily a girl name. Kofi is primarily a boy name.

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