Kiani
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
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 in US births in 2004 SSA, peaked at #9612 in 1994.
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
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is a warrior character from the comic book series "Fathom"
- KianiGirl
character in 1987 film "North Shore"