Girl · #3,772 in 2026

Kayani

Name: Popularity of the name Kayani in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kayani, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,772

Peak Rank

#3,772 (2026)

Total Babies

355

5-Yr Trend

+94%

2002

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3772

Peak Rank

355

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kayani

Kayani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 15 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 40 Kayanis were born — ranking #3,772 that year. As of 2026, Kayani ranks #3,772 for baby girls with 40 births, rising sharply (+94% over the past five years). In total, more than 355 Kayanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kayani

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kayani is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kiani
Keanu
Conny
Kani
Keanna
Cannae
Crani
Guyana
County
Connie
Clowney
Queenie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kayani

What does the name Kayani mean?

Kayani is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kayani in 2026?

In 2026, Kayani ranks #3,772 among girls' names in the U.S., with 40 babies given the name that year.

When was Kayani most popular?

Kayani reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,772 that year with 40 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kayani most popular?

Kayani has historically been most popular in Georgia, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kayani.

Is Kayani a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kayani is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Kayani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kayani include Athanasia, Melisse, Darnelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kayani

Kayani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 355 births in the dataset. Kayani's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,772. Use the chart and map above to compare Kayani's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.