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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kiani — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kiandre|Kiann
CelticGirl↓ Fading

Kiani

kee-AH-nee · 3 syllables

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Girl
#4413
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#4413
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 15
Peak rank
#3519 in 2021
5yr change
-176 ranks
Birth frequency
8.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4413 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Kiani

Popularity score: 15  ·  SSA Rank: #4413

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-176 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Hawaiian OriginModern3-syllableRareNature-adjacentRisingMulticulturalWisdom theme
Character
pursuit of wisdomstriving for excellence
STRONG
High confidence

Kiani is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #4413 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -176 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4413 · very rare
Kiani at a Glance
Meaning:From Hawaiian meaning 'ultimate' or 'supreme'; also traced to Sanskrit roots meaning 'knowledge' or 'wisdom'
Language root:Hawaiian · Sanskrit influences
Peak rank:#3519 in 2021
5yr change:-176 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
KianaKiaraKenjiKian◈Lani◈
Similar Style
Kai◈LeilaniAsha◈AriaKoa◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kiani
Kai◈LeilaniZephyr◈Sage◈River◈Skye◈Milo◈Ember◈
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↑↑ Surging
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→ Stable
Koa◈
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↑↑ Surging
Madelyn
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kiani · Overview
Summary

Kiani is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #4413 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Kiani carries a ethereal, cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 176 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
kiani.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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