Khymani
A masculine name of African origin meaning "gentle protector" or "walk gently".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Khymani. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Khymani today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khymani births was 2013 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khymani. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Khymani. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2013
10 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,174
Tracked since 2013
Gender
Gender distribution for Khymani
Khymani is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 10 total registrations, 5 (50.0%) were male and 5 (50.0%) were female.
Khymani as a male name
- Ranked #13,174 in 2013
- 5 male births in 2013
- Peak: 2013 (5 births)
Khymani as a female name
- Ranked #18,005 in 2013
- 5 female births in 2013
- Peak: 2013 (5 births)
Popularity
Khymani: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Khymani 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 Khymani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Khymani
The name Khymani has its roots in the Akan language spoken in parts of West Africa, particularly in Ghana and Ivory Coast. The name is believed to have emerged during the 18th century or earlier, though its exact origins are not entirely clear.
Khymani is derived from the Akan word "kye," which means "burning" or "scorching." This suggests that the name may have been associated with strength, passion, or perhaps even a fiery temperament. The suffix "-mani" is a common element in Akan names and is thought to signify "born on" or "child of."
While there are no known historical references to the name Khymani in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that the name was used within various Akan communities in West Africa before written records were kept.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Khymani dates back to the late 19th century. Khymani Kwasi was a prominent Ghanaian farmer and community leader born in 1865 in the Ashanti region of Ghana.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Khymani. Khymani Bagbin (born 1957) is a Ghanaian politician who served as Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana from 2021 to 2023. Khymani Corbin (born 1991) is a professional basketball player from the United States who has played in various leagues around the world.
Another individual worth mentioning is Khymani Hogan (born 1978), an American artist and sculptor known for his large-scale public installations. Khymani Senghor (1922-1995) was a Senegalese painter and sculptor whose works explored African themes and traditions.
Lastly, Khymani Moncrieffe (born 1985) is a Jamaican sprinter who competed in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, specializing in the 400-meter dash.
People
Khymani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khymani 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
Khymani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khymani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khymani 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Khymani a common name?
We classify Khymani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khymani most popular?
The single biggest year for Khymani was 2013, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khymani is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Khymani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khymani a female name?
Yes, 50.0% of people registered as Khymani 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.
Is Khymani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khymani in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Khymani can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Khymani?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Khymani on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.