BoySwahili origin

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)

1969: #473119691970: #405719701980: #279319801990: #312219902000: #245620002005: #278320052010: #260720102015: #480920152020: #39372020#1#4809

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

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Sibling Names for Kimani

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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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