Keani
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Keani first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 509 babies have been named Keani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keani is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,067 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,067
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Keani is also used as a boy name, ranked #32339.
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About the Name Keani
Keani is a girl name .
Is Keani a boy or girl name? Keani is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,067 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #32,339. Keani is more commonly used as a girl name.
Keani is currently ranked #22,067 in popularity for girl 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.
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