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Kahani

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Pronounced kə-HAH-nee /kəˈhɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Hindi/Urdu kahani, 'a story, a tale, a narrative'Medium

In 30 seconds: A story; a tale: Kahani is Hindi/Urdu for 'a story, a tale'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'kə-HAH-nee').
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Origin MediumHindi, Urdu
MeaningFrom Hindi/Urdu kahani, 'a story, a tale, a narrative'
U.S. rank (2025)#7661 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kahani comes from Hindi/Urdu kahani, 'a story, a tale, a narrative'. A lyrical, evocative, modern South Asian girls' name (it also echoes the Hawaiian Kahani; said 'kə-HAH-nee'; nickname Kaha).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-story-and-a-tale at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kahani means 'a story, a tale, a narrative' in Hindi and Urdu — a lyrical, evocative modern name for a child who is a story all her own (said 'kə-HAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 65%
Hindi references — kahani — etymology

Variations

KahaaniKehani

Nicknames

Kaha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kahani mean?

Kahani is Hindi/Urdu for 'a story, a tale, a narrative'.

How do you pronounce Kahani?

It's said kə-HAH-nee /kəˈhɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kahani a boy or girl name?

Kahani is a girl's name.

How popular is Kahani?

Kahani is a rare name in the U.S.

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