Zani
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Zani
Short and zippy, Zani is a multicultural choice that is currently only occasionally used for either sex. It has its origins in Hebrew, both as a name in its own right, meaning "gift from God", and as a variant of of John via the Venetian form, Zuana. Alternatively, it might come from the Arabic name Zaniah, meaning "corner", which is also the Medieval name of one of the star in the constellation Virgo. Another source however, is from the Albanian Zana, which could mean "voice" or "fairy" from Albanian, or "divine" if it's considered a form of Diana.
Zani for boys
Short and spirited, Zani is a multicultural choice that is currently only occasionally used. It has its origins in Hebrew, both as a name in its own right, meaning "gift from God", and as a variant of of John via the Venetian form, Zuan. Alternatively, it might come from the Arabic name Zaniah, meaning "corner" or from the Albanian word zâni meaning "voice".
Pronounced ZAH-nee.
As of October 2026, Zani ranked #11915 for girls in US births in 2025 and #8938 for boys in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #10523 for girls in 2018 and #6340 for boys in 2016.