Hasani
Meaninghandsome · Swahili
Hasani is an African boy name meaning “handsome”, with Swahili roots. Swahili names are often chosen for a quality or a blessing parents wish for their child. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Hasani and you get Ishaan. Same letters, different name.
- Hidden namesLook closely: Hasani has the name Asa hiding inside it.
- GenerationHasani peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Hasani you'd meet today is about 48 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hasani would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 68,493 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHasani first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
US births per million boys, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hasani
Hasani is a boy name of African origin meaning “handsome”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Hasani
What does the name Hasani mean?
Hasani means “handsome” and comes from Swahili. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Beau (“handsome”), Kenneth (“handsome”), Hassan (“handsome, good”) and Bellamy (“handsome friend”).
What is the origin of the name Hasani?
Hasani is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Swahili. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Hasani a boy or girl name?
Hasani is a boy name. In 2025, 25 US boys were named Hasani.
How popular is the name Hasani?
Hasani ranked #4,139 for US boys in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 1977, when it reached #1,054. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,003 places.
What names are similar to Hasani?
If you like Hasani, you might also like Beau, Kenneth, Hassan and Bellamy.
What should I know before naming my baby Hasani?
Hasani is an African boy name meaning “handsome”, with Swahili roots. Swahili names are often chosen for a quality or a blessing parents wish for their child. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.