Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Kijani since 2001
Babies named Kijani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Kijani is a Swahili word name meaning 'green,' first recorded as a given name in the United States in 2001. It remains quite rare, with insufficient births to compute a 1-in-N ratio or rank. Its peak popularity occurred in 2023, but usage has been falling since 2022. The name has not been associated with any particular state, suggesting it is used sporadically across the country. Kijani exemplifies the modern trend of adopting meaningful vocabulary words from other languages as personal names, reflecting a desire for uniqueness and cultural connection.
Kijani is a Swahili word meaning 'green.' It has been adopted in recent decades as a given name, particularly in East Africa and among African diaspora communities, symbolizing nature, growth, and freshness. Its use as a name is modern and reflects a broader trend of using meaningful vocabulary words as personal names.
“Kijani” around the world
Where Kijani lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kija, Jani
Sibling names for Kijani
Names that share Kijani's style, for a brother or sister.
