Kaiani Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kai-AH-nee //kaɪˈɑːni//
Origin: Hawaiian; Hebrew
Meaning: Hawaiian: 'the sea'; Hebrew: 'gift from God'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hawaiian culture, Kaiani is associated with the ocean, reflecting the significance of the sea in Hawaiian life and spirituality. The name is often used in the context of nature and beauty.
In Hebrew, the name emphasizes a divine connection, representing blessings and gifts, which is a common theme in Hebrew names. Both origins highlight a connection to nature and spirituality.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kaiani was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Kaiani has ranked as high as #1344 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Kaiani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Kaiani is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kaiani was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Kaiani (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kaiani.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |