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Kamani

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Pronounced KAH-maw-nee /ˈkΙ‘.mΙ”.ni/Medium

Meaning: kamani tree (Calophyllum inophyllum)Medium

In 30 seconds: Kamani is a Hawaiian name referring to the kamani tree, Calophyllum inophyllum.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
Meaningkamani tree (Calophyllum inophyllum)
U.S. rank (2025)#2134 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births88 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,207

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202519952025

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

Kamani is a Hawaiian nature name, taken from the kamani tree native to the islands. The tree is valued in Hawaiian life for its wood and shade, and the name carries that sense of something rooted and useful. It belongs to a tradition of names drawn directly from the natural world.

Soft and flowing, the name keeps its meaning tied closely to a specific plant rather than an abstract quality. That groundedness gives Kamani a quiet, place-rooted character.

Did you know? Kamani likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 70%
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamani mean?

Kamani is usually explained as meaning 'large hardwood tree' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Kamani?

It's commonly said KAH-maw-nee /ˈkΙ‘.mΙ”.ni/.

Is Kamani a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kamani is used as a girl name.

How popular is Kamani?

In 2024, Kamani ranked #2536 in the U.S. for girls, with 70 births recorded.

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