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Kani

Girl Name #18,777 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kani is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Kani often also consider Anariah, Asija, .

Popularity Over Time

#18,777
Current Rank
Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#18,777
Total SSA Count
7

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kani

Is Kani a boy or girl name?
Kani is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #18777. As a boy name, it is ranked #6115. Kani is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Kani?
Kani is currently ranked #18777 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Kani a common or rare name?
Kani is an uncommon name, ranked #18777 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kani

Kani is a girl name .

Is Kani a boy or girl name? Kani is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #18,777 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,115. Kani is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kani is currently ranked #18,777 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Kani include Kaniyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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