Total births
1,296
Girls' name · since 1987
Kiani
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 1,296 babies named Kiani, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4436
- among girls today
- 1,296
- born since 1987
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
1,296 babies have been named Kiani since 1987, making it today's #4436 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Kiani recorded 1,296 times among girls since 1987, holding rank #4436 nationally today, ahead of 75% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2025.
- #4436 among girls today
- 1,296 born since 1987
- 1990s peak decade
- 75% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kiani is currently the #4436 girls' name in America, more common than 75% of girls - 1,296 born since 1987, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4436
- among girls today
- 1,296
- born since 1987
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
Kiani vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4436
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 75% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Kiani was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
50 babies were named Kiani in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Kiani compares
1,296 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Kiani's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kiani | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,296 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kiani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kiani's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kiani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#4,436
Active since
1987
Kiani popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Kiani popularity over time - boys
30 total births recorded since 1994 (Kiani as boys' name)
Kiani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kiani's strongest decade.
390 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Kiani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 63
1980s
63 births
- 1990s
1990s
390 births
- 2000s
2000s
364 births
- 2010s
2010s
277 births
- 2020s
2020s
202 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 390 births (30% of all-time use).
How Kiani 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 Kiani's total volume
Kiani vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kiani by state
Where Kiani concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 212 | 16.4% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 155 | 12.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 46 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 26 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Texas | | 15 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.5% |
California share of Kiani's total US births 16.4%
Even split
212 of 1,296 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kiani? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 1,296 babies named Kiani. Today it holds rank #4436 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 50 births.
When was Kiani most popular? ▼
Kiani was most popular in the 1990s decade with 390 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Kiani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kiani are California (212 births), Hawaii (155 births), New York (46 births).
How long has the name Kiani been used? ▼
Records for Kiani go back to 1987, giving 39 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kiani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kiara, Kiana, Kianna, Kia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kiani's data
- Kiani's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (390 total births) through the 2020s (202) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kianis (212 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kiani
Nearby Names Like Kiani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kiani
Kiara Girl
#238 57,068 births
Kiana Girl
#722 26,694 births
Kianna Girl
#1595 8,747 births
Kia Girl
#12361 7,613 births
Kiarra Girl
#7385 3,832 births
Compare Kiani side by side: Kiani vs Kiara Kiani vs Kiana Kiani vs Kianna
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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, 1987–2025 (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. "Kiani: #4436 Girls' Name - 1,296 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kiani. 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 Kiani 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.