Unisex · #8,947 in 2026

Sekhani

Current Rank
#8,947
Peak Rank
#6,024 (2021)
Total Babies
56
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #15,532 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,024 (56 total)
👦As Boy Name
2019
First Year
2024
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#6024
Peak Rank
56
Total Count
6
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2019
First Year
2019
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#15532
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Sekhani

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Sekhani as a girl name dates back to 2019, when 5 babies received it. 2019 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Sekhani — #15,532 in the national rankings. Sekhani last appeared in the published SSA data in 2019, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Sekhani as a boy name dates back to 2019, when 9 babies received it. 2021 was its biggest year on record, with 14 newborns named Sekhani — #6,024 in the national rankings. About 84% of every Sekhani on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. Sekhani last appeared in the published SSA data in 2024, with 8 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 56 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Sekhani

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

  • Sekani
  • Saxony
  • Saucony
  • Saccone
  • Sakana
  • Squame
  • Squinny
  • Squiny
  • Zecchini
  • Scrawny
  • Sakina
  • Cigano

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sekhani

What does the name Sekhani mean?
Sekhani is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2019. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Sekhani in 2026?
In 2026, Sekhani ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Sekhani most popular?
Sekhani reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #6,024 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Sekhani a unisex name?
Yes — Sekhani is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 8% of Sekhanis assigned female and 92% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Sekhani?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sekhani include Nobel, Bran, Dierre. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sekhani

Sekhani is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 56 births in the dataset. Sekhani's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #6,024. Use the chart and map above to compare Sekhani'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.