Total births
526
Unisex name · since 1978
Keani
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 526 babies named Keani, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12501
- among girls today
- 526
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other girls
Keani currently ranks #12501 among unisex names in America, with 526 babies recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Keani has been recorded 526 times among girls since 1978, currently ranked #12501 nationally and more common than 29% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #12501 among girls today
- 526 born since 1978
- 2000s peak decade
- 29% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Keani is currently the #12501 unisex name in America, more common than 29% of girls - 526 born since 1978, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12501
- among girls today
- 526
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other girls
Keani vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12501
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 29% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Keani was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
31 babies were named Keani in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Keani compares
526 Top 44% higher than 56% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Keani's all-time total is 38% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Keani | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 526 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 48 | 19,840 |
Keani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Keani's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Keani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#12,501
Active since
1978
Keani popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Keani popularity over time - boys
54 total births recorded since 2005 (Keani as boys' name)
Keani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Keani's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Keani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
- 1990s
1990s
134 births
- 2000s
2000s
161 births
- 2010s
2010s
133 births
- 2020s
2020s
79 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 161 births (31% of all-time use).
How Keani compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Keani's total volume
Keani vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Keani by state
Where Keani concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 100 | 19.0% |
| #2 | California | | 37 | 7.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.0% |
Hawaii share of Keani's total US births 19.0%
Even split
100 of 526 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keani? ▼
Keani has been given to 526 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #12501 as of the latest data. 31 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Keani most popular? ▼
Keani was most popular in the 2000s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Keani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keani are Hawaii (100 births), California (37 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Keani a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Keani is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 526 births, and as a boy's name it has 54 births.
How long has the name Keani been used? ▼
Records for Keani go back to 1978, giving 48 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Keani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keara, Keanna, Keana, Keaira, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Keani's data
- Keani's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (161 total births) through the 2020s (79) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Keanis (100 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 Keani
Nearby Names Like Keani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keani
Keara Girl
#9699 4,767 births
Keanna Girl
#6023 3,638 births
Keana Girl
#7355 2,738 births
Keaira Girl
1,840 births
Keagan Girl
#4068 1,757 births
Compare Keani side by side: Keani vs Keara Keani vs Keanna Keani vs Keana
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Keani
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, 1978–2025 (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. "Keani: #12501 Unisex Name - 526 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keani. 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 Keani 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.