Kiani
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Kiani
Kiani is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. In Persian, it relates to the ancient Kayanian dynasty and carries royal associations, while in Hawaiian, it can mean 'divine'. The name may also function as a feminine form of Kian, with Irish origins meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'. Kiani gained modest popularity in the early 2000s alongside the trend toward names ending with 'i'. The name's multicultural roots make it appealing across different backgrounds. With its melodic three-syllable structure and exotic feel, Kiani offers parents a name that sounds contemporary while drawing from diverse historical and cultural traditions.
Kiani is also given to boys.
Pronounced kee-AH-nee.
As of October 2026, Kiani ranked #12387 for boys in US births in 2004 and #4610 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #9612 for boys in 1994 and #2538 for girls in 1996.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,822 | 39 | 23.2 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #3,519 | 44 | 26.8 |
| 2022 | #4,003 | 37 | 22.6 |
| 2023 | #4,237 | 34 | 21.2 |
| 2024 | #4,413 | 32 | 19.8 |
| 2025 | #4,610 | 30 | 18.7 |
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Kiani in pop culture
- KianiGirl
is a warrior character from the comic book series "Fathom"
- KianiGirl
character in 1987 film "North Shore"