Kimani: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Beautiful sailor, a name of graceful voyaging and handsome spirit.
- Origin
- Swahili
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #3937
- Peak
- #1377 in 1972
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Kimani Means
Kimani is a boy name of Swahili origin. Beautiful sailor, a name of graceful voyaging and handsome spirit.
How Popular Kimani Is
Kimani currently ranks #3937 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1377 in 1972. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Kimani
- Kimani is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Kimani is a name with Swahili East African origins.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Kimani
Other Swahili names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Kimani
Swahili names that pair well as a brother or sister to Kimani.
Questions About Kimani
What does Kimani mean?
Kimani is a boy name of Swahili origin. Beautiful sailor, a name of graceful voyaging and handsome spirit.
How popular is Kimani?
Kimani currently ranks #3937 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1377 in 1972. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Kimani come from?
Kimani comes from Swahili roots. Kimani is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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