Unisex · #10,889 in 2026

Khani

Current Rank
#10,889
Peak Rank
#5,741 (2010)
Total Babies
169
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,149 (27 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,741 (169 total)
👦As Boy Name
2002
First Year
2024
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#5741
Peak Rank
169
Total Count
19
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2009
First Year
2018
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#13149
Peak Rank
27
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Khani

As a girl name

Khani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 7 Khanis were born — ranking #13,149 that year. As of 2026, Khani ranks #15,678 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Khanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Khani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2002, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 15 Khanis were born — ranking #5,741 that year. As of 2026, Khani ranks #10,889 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 169 Khanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Khani

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khani

What does the name Khani mean?
Khani is a boy'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 Khani in 2026?
In 2026, Khani ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Khani most popular?
Khani reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #5,741 that year with 15 babies given the name.
Is Khani a unisex name?
Yes — Khani is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 14% of Khanis assigned female and 86% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Khani?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Khani include Kotaro, Jerzy, Kiril. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Khani

Khani is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 169 births in the dataset. Khani's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #5,741. Use the chart and map above to compare Khani'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.