Total births
32
Girls' name · since 1997
Kainani
Kainani has 32 recorded births since 1997 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1999 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 32
- total births
- 1997–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Kainani sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 32 recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kainani has been recorded 32 times among girls since 1997, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2019.
- 32 total births
- 1997–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
32 girls have been named Kainani since 1997, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 32
- total births
- 1997–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Kainani was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
7 babies were named Kainani in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Kainani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kainani splits its recorded history at 2009: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1997 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1999 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kainani at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Kainani popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2019
- Peak year (1999)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Kainani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kainani's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Kainani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
10 births
- 2010s
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 12 births (38% of all-time use).
Kainani by state
Where Kainani concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 5 | 15.6% |
Hawaii share of Kainani's total US births 15.6%
5 of 32 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kainani? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 32 babies named Kainani. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 7 births.
When was Kainani most popular? ▼
Kainani was most popular in the 1990s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Kainani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kainani are Hawaii (5 births).
How long has the name Kainani been used? ▼
Kainani has been recorded in Social Security data since 1997, spanning 23 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Kainani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaitlyn, Kaitlin, Kailey, Kaia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kainani's data
- Kainani's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 2010s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Kainanis (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kainani
Nearby Names Like Kainani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kainani
Kaitlyn Girl
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Kaitlin Girl
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Kailey Girl
#1285 27,244 births
Kaia Girl
#180 20,909 births
Kaitlynn Girl
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Compare Kainani side by side: Kainani vs Kaitlyn Kainani vs Kaitlin Kainani vs Kailey
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kainani: Baby Name Since 1997 - 32 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kainani. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kainani draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.