Holding steady, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Keani since 1978
Babies named Keani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 14 | 0 |
| 1990s | 134 | 0 |
| 2000s | 161 | 11 |
| 2010s | 133 | 24 |
| 2020s | 79 | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Keani is a rare and modern given name in the United States. First recorded in 1978, it saw its peak popularity in 2007 and has remained stable in usage, ranking 6,546 in 2025 with an occurrence of about 1 in 94,545 births. The name likely emerged as a creative respelling of similar-sounding names, reflecting a trend toward unique and melodious coinages. Its rare usage means it has not charted in any top state popularity lists, giving it a distinctive, niche appeal for parents seeking an uncommon name.
Keani is a modern coinage, likely a respelling or elaboration of names like Keana or Keanu, which are themselves Hawaiian in origin. It has been in occasional use in the United States since the late 1970s, with a peak in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kiki, Ani
Sibling names for Keani
Names that share Keani's style, for a brother or sister.
