Kymani
A Jamaican name combining the elements "ky" from the country's Fanti name and "mani" meaning steadfast or purposeful.
Name Census estimates that about 5,249 living Americans carry the first name Kymani. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 80.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Kymani today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kymani births was 2011 (387 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kymani. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kymani with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Kymani is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
5.2K
~ 1 in 65,299 Americans
Peak year
2011
387 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,532
Tracked since 1995
Census
Kymani in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 3,329 people with the first name Kymani, which placed it at #5,220 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#5,220
National first-name rank
People counted
3.3K
3,329 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
1.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
69.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kymani
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kymani is Black at 69.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.3%) and Hispanic (10.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kymani described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kymani at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American69.6% · 2,317
- Two or more races12.3% · 410
- Hispanic or Latino10.6% · 352
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 99
- White2.8% · 94
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 57
Gender
Gender distribution for Kymani
Kymani is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 5,297 total registrations, 4,236 (80.0%) were male and 1,061 (20.0%) were female.
Kymani as a male name
- Ranked #1,532 in 2024
- 115 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (320 births)
Kymani as a female name
- Ranked #4,071 in 2024
- 36 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (91 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kymani leans strongly male. 2,666 people counted with this name were male (80.0%), compared with 666 female bearers (20.0%).
Popularity
Kymani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kymani 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 2,834 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kymani 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 Kymani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kymanis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 28 states and territories. Florida, New York, Georgia recorded the most babies named Kymani, while Oklahoma, Utah, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 121 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kymani
The name Kymani has its origins in the Jamaican Patois language, a creole English-based dialect spoken in Jamaica. The name is derived from the Jamaican Patois word "kyamani," meaning "traveler" or "adventurer." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their wanderlust or exploratory spirit.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kymani can be traced back to the late 20th century in Jamaica. While it is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name's roots in Jamaican Patois reflect the vibrant cultural heritage of the Caribbean island nation. As a relatively modern name, its popularity has grown in recent decades, particularly among families with Jamaican or Caribbean roots.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Kymani was Kymani Marley, the son of legendary Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley. Born in 1976, Kymani Marley has carried on his father's musical legacy and continues to perform and record music. His name, reflecting his Jamaican heritage, has contributed to the name's recognition and popularity.
Another prominent figure named Kymani is Kymani Cain, a professional football (soccer) player from Jamaica. Born in 1992, Cain has represented the Jamaican national team and played for various clubs in Jamaica, the United States, and Canada. His sporting achievements have further elevated the visibility of the name Kymani on an international stage.
In the realm of literature, Kymani Bridgewater is an American author and spoken word artist. Born in 1980, Bridgewater has published several poetry collections and novels, exploring themes of identity, social justice, and personal growth. His work has garnered critical acclaim and has introduced the name Kymani to a wider audience.
Another notable figure is Kymani Ramjee, a South African cricket player born in 1995. Ramjee has represented South Africa in various youth and domestic cricket tournaments, showcasing his talent and the global reach of the name Kymani. His athletic achievements have contributed to the name's recognition beyond its Jamaican roots.
Lastly, Kymani Rahier is a Jamaican-American artist and filmmaker. Born in 1981, Rahier's work often explores themes of cultural identity, diaspora, and social commentary. His art has been exhibited in galleries around the world, further spreading awareness of the name Kymani and its cultural significance.
People
Kymani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kymani 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
Kymani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kymani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5,249 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kymani 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 65,299 US residents.
Is Kymani a common name?
We classify Kymani as "Rare". It ranks above 96.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5,297 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kymani most popular?
The single biggest year for Kymani was 2011, when 387 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kymani is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kymani in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 3,329 people with the name Kymani, or 1.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #5,220 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kymani in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kymani?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kymani leans strongly male. 2,666 people counted with this name were male (80.0%), compared with 666 female bearers (20.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kymani?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kymani is Black at 69.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.3%) and Hispanic (10.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kymani most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Kymani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.6% (2,317 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Kymani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kymani a male name?
Yes, 80.0% of people registered as Kymani in the SSA data are male. 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 Kymani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kymani 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 Kymani 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.
How many people have the name Kymani?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Kymani on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.