Keyani
A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "flower".
Name Census estimates that about 433 living Americans carry the first name Keyani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Keyani today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keyani births was 2023 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keyani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
433
~ 1 in 791,580 Americans
Peak year
2023
39 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,205
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Keyani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keyani from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 150 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keyani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Keyani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Keyanis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Keyani
The name Keyani is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, dating back to around 1500 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "keya," meaning "ray of light" or "beam of light," and is often associated with radiance, beauty, and enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keyani can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a minor character. This ancient text, composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE, is a significant source of cultural and religious traditions in India.
In the realm of historical figures, one notable bearer of the name Keyani was Keyani Bakhtiari, a Persian princess and influential figure in the Bakhtiari tribe of Iran during the late 19th century. She played a crucial role in the tribal politics of the region and was known for her leadership and negotiation skills.
Another prominent individual with the name Keyani was Keyani Khosravi, an Iranian poet and mystic who lived in the 11th century CE. Her poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience, were highly regarded during her lifetime and continue to be studied today.
In more recent history, Keyani Jayantilal was an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who dedicated her life to the cause of Indian independence from British rule in the early 20th century. She was actively involved in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and played a significant role in raising awareness about the struggles of the Indian people.
Keyani Mambetova was a renowned Kyrgyz writer and playwright who lived in the 20th century. Her literary works, which often explored the traditions and cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz people, were instrumental in preserving and promoting the rich cultural identity of her nation.
It is worth noting that while these historical examples provide insights into the use and significance of the name Keyani throughout different eras and cultures, the name's popularity and meaning may have evolved or taken on new interpretations over time.
People
Keyani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keyani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keyani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keyani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 433 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keyani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 791,580 US residents.
Is Keyani a common name?
We classify Keyani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 438 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keyani most popular?
The single biggest year for Keyani was 2023, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keyani is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Keyani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keyani in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.