How Many People Are Named Kanani?

Complete statistics for the name Kanani: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kanani
Very Rare
Hawaiian

Kanani means 'royal' in Hawaiian, making it a regal choice for parents. Only 871 people named Kanani live in the US today, which means 1 in 378,922 Americans have this name. The majority, 59%, are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~471
Living in US
1 in 703,714
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Regal
🌐
Origin
Hawaiian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Charismatic
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,116
Worldwide Bearers
#84,646
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
2,985
🇺🇬 Uganda
841
🇺🇸 United States
720
🇳🇵 Nepal
331
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
321
🇹🇿 Tanzania
277
🇨🇩 DR Congo
205
🇮🇩 Indonesia
150
🇳🇪 Niger
132
🇿🇲 Zambia
22

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (1%)
♀ Female
866 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
520
Would be under 30 (59%)
362
Would be 30–60 (41%)
5
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 887 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kanani Through the Generations

Kanani saw its peak popularity in 2000 with 31 births, but since then, it's been on a slow decline. Today, there are 871 people named Kanani in the United States, with the average age being 27. The age distribution shows a significant chunk of 520 under-30s, 362 aged between 30 and 60, and only 5 over 60, indicating that Kanani is a name predominantly embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 231
California 79

✨ Similar Names to Kanani

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kanani's Hawaiian roots

📄 About the Name Kanani

How Many People Have the Name Kanani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 471 people in the United States currently share the name Kanani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 703,714 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kanani a Common or Rare Name?

Kanani is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kanani Mean?

Kanani means "regal" and comes from Hawaiian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kanani in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Kanani Most Popular?

The name Kanani reached peak popularity in 2000, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kanani?

Approximately 471 people named Kanani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 471. That works out to roughly 1 in 703,714 Americans.

Is Kanani a rare name?

Kanani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 703,714 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kanani mean?

Kanani means "regal" and comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Kanani more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Kanani are male and 99% are female.

When was Kanani most popular?

Kanani peaked in 2000 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US471
All-Time Births471
1 in X1 in 703,714
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2000
World Rank#84,646
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.