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Camani

ka-MAH-nee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

2025 rank (girls)
#10,917
Babies named in 2025
8
Peak popularity
2017
2025 frequency
1 in 200,908 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2015

Rising since 2015, #10,917 for girls today.

Popularity of Camani since 2004

Babies named Camani per year in U.S. Social Security records.

371020102020Most births 2017GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
2000s2915
2010s430
2020s480

Meaning & origin

Camani is a modern American name first recorded in 2006, reflecting the contemporary trend of melodic, invented names. Despite ranking only 10,917th in the U.S. in 2025, with a 1-in-200,908 incidence, its popularity has been rising since 2015, reaching its peak year in 2017. The name has not yet shown strong regional ties, with no top states on record, suggesting it remains scattered. As a recent coinage, Camani has no long historical tradition, but its stylish sound fits well with other modern favorites like Kamari and Amari. Its trajectory upward indicates growing appeal among parents seeking unique but accessible names.

Camani is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the 2000s. It likely blends sounds from names like Camille, Kamala, or Cami with the fashionable '-ani' suffix. No traditional etymology or historical usage exists prior to its recorded birth in 2006.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Cami, Mani

Sibling names for Camani

Names that share Camani's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Kamari, Malia, Zara, Sanaa, Laila

Brothers: Kai, Jaden, Zion, Elijah, Amari

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Camani mean?
Camani is a modern invented name with no established meaning. It appears to be a creative combination of sounds popular in contemporary American naming.
How popular is the name Camani?
Camani is a rare name. In 2025, it ranked 10,917th in the U.S., with about 1 in every 200,908 baby girls given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2017.
Is Camani a boy or girl name?
Camani is almost exclusively used for girls, based on U.S. Social Security data.