Kamani

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-MAH-nee /kɑˈmɑ.ni/High

Meaning: From Hawaiian kamani, the Pacific beach-tree prized for canoe wood — also a melodic -ani coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Canoe-wood pedigree: Kamani names Hawaii's prized shade tree — and rides the Imani melody besides. Timber and tune.

Origin LowHawaiian, American

MeaningFrom Hawaiian kamani, the Pacific beach-tree prized for canoe wood — also a melodic -ani coinage; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#3346 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 743

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kamani reads from the Hawaiian kamani tree — beach hardwood of canoes — and as a melodic -ani coinage (routes layered, which we note).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, tree-or-tune at the root, and coastal.

Did you know? The kamani tree shaded Hawaiian shores and supplied canoe hulls — its name now sails the -ani naming current with Amani and Imani.

Overall data confidence 58%

Hawaiian references — kamani — routes layered

KamaneeKamoni

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Amani— the 'peace' -ani neighbor

Imani— the 'faith' melodic companion

Kimani— a fellow East-African-toned pick

Keanu— the Hawaiian breeze-brother

What does the name Kamani mean?

Kamani names a Hawaiian beach tree, and rides the melodic -ani family; routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kamani?

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

Is Kamani a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kamani?

Kamani is a rare name in the U.S.