Kanani
Every Kanani since 1964 — 900 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kanani
Kanani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,096 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 900 American babies have been named Kanani. Its peak came in 2000, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kanani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kanani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,096 | — | — |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,279 | — | — |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,850 | — | — |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,339 | — | — |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,913 | — | — |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,179 | — | — |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,833 | — | — |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,357 | — | — |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,536 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,141 | — | — |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,584 | — | — |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,474 | — | — |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,307 | — | — |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,728 | — | — |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,453 | — | — |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,355 | — | — |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,423 | — | — |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,236 | — | — |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,441 | — | — |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,995 | — | — |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,355 | — | — |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,611 | — | — |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,918 | — | — |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,169 | — | — |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,941 | — | — |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,026 | — | — |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,277 | — | — |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,641 | — | — |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,535 | — | — |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,087 | — | — |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,725 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kanani in 2025?
Kanani ranked #8,096 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kanani?
900 babies have been named Kanani in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kanani most popular?
Kanani peaked in 2000, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Kanani a boy or girl name?
Kanani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kanani rising or falling?
Kanani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.