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Kaimani

♂ Boy

Pronounced ky-MAH-nee /kaɪˈmɑ.ni/High

Meaning: Modern coinage joining Kai (Hawaiian 'sea') to the -mani sound of Imani/Amani; also reads as a Hawaiian phrase-name; not firmly fixedLow

In 30 seconds: Sea meets melody: Kaimani joins Kai — Hawaiian for 'sea' — to the rhythm of Imani and Amani. Oceanic, flowing, and modern; we map the family and flag the rest.
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Origin LowHawaiian, American
MeaningModern coinage joining Kai (Hawaiian 'sea') to the -mani sound of Imani/Amani; also reads as a Hawaiian phrase-name; not firmly fixed
U.S. rank (2025)#4466 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 237

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420062025

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

Kaimani is a modern coinage joining Kai — Hawaiian kai, 'sea' — to the melodic -mani ending of Imani and Amani; in Hawaiian it can also parse as a phrase-name ('sea' plus mani). Its precise meaning isn't fixed; we present the likely elements honestly.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, sea-and-melody at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kai, the front of Kaimani, means 'sea' in Hawaiian and is one of the most globally traveled little names — while -mani echoes the Swahili Imani, 'faith'.
Overall data confidence 55%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

KaimanaKaymani

Nicknames

KaiMani

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If you like Kaimani…

Kai— the 'sea' name at its root
Kaimana— the Hawaiian 'sea power' relative
Imani— the -mani sound-source, 'faith'
Amani— the companion 'peace' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaimani mean?

Kaimani joins Kai (Hawaiian 'sea') to the melodic -mani of Imani/Amani; its precise meaning isn't fixed, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Kaimani?

It's said ky-MAH-nee /kaɪˈmɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kaimani a boy or girl name?

Kaimani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Kaimani?

Kaimani is a rare name in the U.S.

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