Kiani
- US rank
- #4,546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,510 in 1996
30 babies were named Kiani in the US in 2025. It has climbed 622 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kiani you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 53,476 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kiani, 30 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kiani would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKiani first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1996, when it reached #2,510.
- TrendKiani has climbed 622 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,546. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Kiani
Kiani is a girl name of American and Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ani”. US birth records list Kiani for girls from 1987 to 2025, in 39 of those 39 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #2,510 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,546, with 30 babies.
Origin:American namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 | 86,455 girls |
| 1990s | 22 | 45,893 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 50,633 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 63,091 girls |
| 2020s | 21 | 48,193 girls |
Other spellings of Kiani
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- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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Questions about the name Kiani
What is the origin of the name Kiani?
Kiani has American, Irish roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Kiani a boy or girl name?
Kiani is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kiani?
Kiani ranked #4,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#2,510).