Kiani Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkee-AH-nee / kiˈɑːniHawaiian; Irish
Meaning
Hawaiian: 'the heavenly one'; Irish: 'ancient'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hawaiian culture, Kiani is often associated with beauty and grace. The name reflects the natural beauty of the Hawaiian islands. In Irish tradition, names with similar roots often carry historical significance and are linked to ancient heritage.
Trend Summary
Kiani has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kianie
- Kiani
International Variants
- Kiani (Hawaiian)
- Kianí (Irish)
Famous people named Kiani
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kiani was first seen in the United States in 1987. Kiani has ranked as high as #1182 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in California, Hawaii, New York, Florida, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Kiani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kiani (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 46 |
| 1995 | 43 |
| 1996 | 50 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 49 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 40 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 32 |