Total births
652
Unisex name · since 1993
Kani
Kani has 652 recorded births since 1993 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6052
- among boys today
- 652
- born since 1993
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
652 babies have been named Kani since 1993, making it today's #6052 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Kani recorded 652 times among boys since 1993, holding rank #6052 nationally today, ahead of 58% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2025.
- #6052 among boys today
- 652 born since 1993
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kani is currently the #6052 unisex name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 652 born since 1993, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6052
- among boys today
- 652
- born since 1993
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Kani vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6052
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Kani was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
46 babies were named Kani in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Kani compares
652 Top 38% higher than 62% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kani's all-time total is 78% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kani | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 652 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kani's full recorded timeline at 2010, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1993, with just 7 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2006 peak of 46 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#6,052
Active since
1993
Kani popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Kani popularity over time - girls
262 total births recorded since 1996 (Kani as girls' name)
Kani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kani's strongest decade.
294 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Kani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 76
1990s
76 births
- 2000s
2000s
294 births
- 2010s
2010s
183 births
- 2020s 99
2020s
99 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 294 births (45% of all-time use).
How Kani compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kani's total volume
Kani vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kani by state
Where Kani concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 24 | 3.7% |
| #2 | Florida | | 16 | 2.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.8% |
Georgia share of Kani's total US births 3.7%
Even split
24 of 652 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kani? ▼
652 babies have been named Kani since 1993. It currently ranks #6052 among boys. The peak year was 2006 with 46 births.
When was Kani most popular? ▼
Kani was most popular in the 2000s decade with 294 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Kani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kani are Georgia (24 births), Florida (16 births), New York (6 births).
Is Kani a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kani is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 652 births, and as a girl's name it has 262 births.
How long has the name Kani been used? ▼
Kani has been recorded in Social Security data since 1993, spanning 33 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kane, Kannon, Kanan, Kanon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kani's data
- Kani's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (294 total births) through the 2020s (99) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Kanis (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Kani
Nearby Names Like Kani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kani
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Kannon Boy
#986 6,040 births
Kanan Boy
#1138 1,809 births
Kanon Boy
#2980 1,524 births
Kanye Boy
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Compare Kani side by side: Kani vs Kane Kani vs Kannon Kani vs Kanan
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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, 1993–2025 (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. "Kani: #6052 Unisex Name - 652 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kani. 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 Kani 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.