Keani
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Keani first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 54 babies have been named Keani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keani is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #32,339 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,339
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Keani is also used as a girl name, ranked #22067.
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Arabic (layla) / Hebrew (lila) origin
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About the Name Keani
Keani is a boy name .
Is Keani a boy or girl name? Keani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,339 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,067. Keani is more commonly used as a girl name.
Keani is currently ranked #32,339 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Keani include Kea, Key, Keie, and Keakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Keani include Keanu, Keandre . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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