Declining since 2011, #1,793 for boys today.
Popularity of Kymani since 1995
Babies named Kymani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39 | 103 |
| 2000s | 328 | 1,156 |
| 2010s | 503 | 2,332 |
| 2020s | 229 | 738 |
Meaning & origin
Kymani is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 1997, a time when creative and melodious names were on the rise. It reached its peak rank in 2012, and has since experienced a gradual decline in usage. The name is most popular in states like Massachusetts, Florida, and Georgia, reflecting its appeal in diverse communities. With about 1 in every 19,192 newborns receiving the name today, Kymani remains a distinctive choice that balances contemporary style with a soft, rhythmic sound.
Kymani first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997, during a period when distinctive names ending in -ani or -oni were gaining popularity. It may be a creative respelling of Kijani (a Swahili word meaning 'green') or an elaboration of the Hawaiian name Kaimana ('diamond'). However, its exact derivation is uncertain, and it is best classified as a modern coinage with no long historical pedigree.
Where Kymani is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kymani” around the world
Where Kymani lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
New Zealand
14
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky, Mani
Sibling names for Kymani
Names that share Kymani's style, for a brother or sister.
