Kamani
About Kamani
Kamani is a masculine name with multicultural origins, appearing in several different traditions. In Hawaiian culture, it means 'heavenly power' or can refer to a beautiful tropical hardwood tree. In Hindi, the name has associations with 'desire' or 'wish.' The name also appears in some African traditions. Kamani has a strong, melodic quality with its balanced syllables and ending with an 'i' that gives it a modern feel. While not among the most common names, Kamani has been gradually gaining recognition in diverse communities. Parents may choose this name for its cross-cultural appeal, meaningful associations with nature and spirituality, and its distinctive yet accessible sound.
Pronounced kuh-MAH-nee.
As of October 2026, Kamani ranked #3346 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2889 in 2012.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,071 | 25 | 13 |
| 2015 | #4,622 | 21 | 11 |
| 2016 | #4,047 | 26 | 13.7 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,056 | 26 | 14.5 |
| 2020 | #4,083 | 25 | 14.5 |
| 2021 | #3,049 | 40 | 22.9 |
| 2022 | #4,502 | 23 | 13.2 |
| 2023 | #4,059 | 27 | 15.8 |
| 2024 | #3,919 | 28 | 16.3 |
| 2025 | #3,346 | 35 | 20.5 |