Koni
A feminine name of Japanese origin representing a flower.
Name Census estimates that about 229 living Americans carry the first name Koni. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Koni today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Koni births was 1964 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Koni. 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
229
~ 1 in 1,496,744 Americans
Peak year
1964
28 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1986 SSA rank
#11,836
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Koni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Koni from the 1950s through to the 1980s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 170 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Koni 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 Koni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Konis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Koni
The name Koni is believed to have originated from the Akan language spoken in Ghana and other parts of West Africa. It is thought to be a variation of the name Akoni, which means "born on Monday" or "child of the Monday." The name Koni became popular among the Akan people as a way to commemorate a child's birth on that particular day of the week.
In ancient Akan culture, names held significant importance and were often chosen based on the circumstances surrounding a child's birth, such as the day, time, or place. Koni, as a name derived from the day of the week, reflects this traditional naming practice.
While the name Koni has its roots in the Akan culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of Africa, as well as in other parts of the world, albeit with varying spellings and pronunciations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Koni can be found in the historical records of the Ashanti Empire, a prominent Akan empire that existed in present-day Ghana from the late 17th century to the late 19th century. During this period, the name Koni was likely used among the Ashanti people, who were part of the larger Akan ethnic group.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Koni. One such person is Koni Hubbard (born 1932), an American activist and community leader who played a significant role in the civil rights movement in Los Angeles during the 1960s and 1970s.
Another prominent figure with the name Koni is Koni Longden (1914-2003), a British author and poet who wrote extensively about her experiences living in India and her interactions with notable figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
In the world of sports, Koni Simons (born 1987) is a professional basketball player from the Netherlands who has played for various teams in Europe and Asia.
Koni Gebistorf (1913-1995) was a Swiss artist and sculptor known for his abstract works and his contributions to the Swiss art scene in the mid-20th century.
Additionally, Koni Tau (born 1994) is a Samoan rugby union player who has represented his country in international competitions.
These individuals, spanning different time periods and fields, serve as examples of the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried the name Koni throughout history.
People
Koni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Koni 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
Koni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Koni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 229 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Koni 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 1,496,744 US residents.
Is Koni a common name?
We classify Koni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 282 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Koni most popular?
The single biggest year for Koni was 1964, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Koni is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Koni a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Koni 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.