Kani
- Pronunciation
- [Ka-ni]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Sound; Also The Hawaiian Equivalent Of Sandy
- Origin
- Hawaiian
Kani Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 249 baby girls have been named Kani. The name peaked in 2022 with 18 US births that year (rank #6565). In 2024, ranked #12729 nationally — 6,164 places below its 2022 peak.
Other Hawaiian-Origin Names Like Kani
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4-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kani's exact length and starting letter: K.C., Kaci, Kacy, Kada, Kade.
Quick Facts About Kani
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Compare Kani to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kani against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).