Keani
- US rank
- #6,546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,675 in 2007
17 babies were named Keani in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,860 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025
US births per million boys, 2005–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Keani you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 94,340 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Keani, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Keani would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKeani first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #4,675.
- TrendKeani has climbed 1,860 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,546. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Keani
Keani is a girl name of Hawaiian and Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ani”. US birth records list Keani for girls from 1978 to 2025, in 39 of those 48 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #4,675 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,546, with 17 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.6 | 606,061 girls |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,298,701 girls |
| 1990s | 7.5 | 133,156 girls |
| 2000s | 8.7 | 115,340 girls |
| 2010s | 7.6 | 131,406 girls |
| 2020s | 8.1 | 123,203 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.1 | 925,926 boys |
| 2010s | 1.3 | 787,402 boys |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 275,229 boys |
More Hawaiian girl names
- Girl name: Alanna · possibly little rock
- Unisex name: Kalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Nalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Lani · sky, heaven
- Unisex name: Aulani · royal messenger
- Girl name: Lua · moon
- Girl name: Ulani · cheerful
- Unisex name: Anuhea · cool fragrance
Questions about the name Keani
What is the origin of the name Keani?
Keani has Hawaiian, Irish roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Alanna, Kalani, Nalani.
Is Keani a boy or girl name?
Keani is a girl name.
How popular is the name Keani?
Keani ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#4,675).