How Many People Are Named Keani?
Complete statistics for the name Keani: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Keani is a very rare female name, with only 557 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 592,376 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2007 with 37 births, but it's still a modern name with 81% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting those named Keani might be destined for influential roles.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 563 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Keani Through the Generations
Keani has been a name on the rise since the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2007 with 37 births. Since then, it has seen a slow decline, but remains a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape. With 456 of the 557 living bearers under 30, Keani is predominantly a name of the younger generation, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Keani's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Keani
How Many People Have the Name Keani?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 557 people in the United States currently share the name Keani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 592,376 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Keani a Common or Rare Name?
Keani 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 Keani Mean?
Keani means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Keani in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female.
When Was Keani Most Popular?
The name Keani reached peak popularity in 2007, with 37 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 Keani?
Approximately 557 people named Keani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 563. That works out to roughly 1 in 592,376 Americans.
Is Keani a rare name?
Keani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 592,376 Americans has this name.
What does the name Keani mean?
Keani means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Keani more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 10% of people named Keani are male and 90% are female.
When was Keani most popular?
Keani peaked in 2007 with 37 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.