How Many People Are Named Kimani?

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

Kimani
Very Rare
Swahili

Kimani means 'born on Friday' in Swahili, making it a unique choice. That's just 1 in 99,397 Americans who share this rare male name. With most people named Kimani under 30, it's clear this is a name for the younger generation.

~1,366
Living in US
1 in 242,642
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Born on Friday
🌐
Origin
Swahili
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Energetic Optimistic
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their ability to inspire and motivate others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,320
Worldwide Bearers
#20,837
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇳🇴 Norway
5
🇵🇭 Philippines
4
🇹🇩 Chad
4
🇸🇩 Sudan
4
🇧🇪 Belgium
3
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3
🇧🇷 Brazil
3
🇩🇪 Germany
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,671 (50%)
♀ Female
1,649 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
2,605
Would be under 30 (77%)
785
Would be 30–60 (23%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,390 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
5

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

📜 Kimani Through the Generations

Kimani peaked in popularity in 2008 with 151 births, marking a high point in its adoption. Today, there are around 3,320 people named Kimani living in the United States, reflecting a steady but declining trend since its peak. The majority of these individuals, 77%, are under 30 years old, indicating that Kimani remains a name associated with youth and modernity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 335
Florida 194
California 174
North Carolina 93
Georgia 73
Texas 66
Michigan 42
Virginia 34
Pennsylvania 32
Illinois 27

✨ Similar Names to Kimani

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kimani's Swahili roots

📄 About the Name Kimani

How Many People Have the Name Kimani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,366 people in the United States currently share the name Kimani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 242,642 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kimani a Common or Rare Name?

Kimani 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 Kimani Mean?

Kimani means "born on Friday" and comes from Swahili origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kimani in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Kimani Most Popular?

The name Kimani reached peak popularity in 2008, with 151 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Kimani?

Approximately 1,366 people named Kimani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,366. That works out to roughly 1 in 242,642 Americans.

Is Kimani a rare name?

Kimani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 242,642 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kimani mean?

Kimani means "born on Friday" and comes from Swahili origins.

Is Kimani more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Kimani are male and 50% are female.

When was Kimani most popular?

Kimani peaked in 2008 with 151 births that year. Current trend: 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 US1,366
All-Time Births1,366
1 in X1 in 242,642
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2008
World Rank#20,837
Male %50%
Female %50%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.