Kani

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Kani

Pronounced KAH-nee /ˈkɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Tamil kani, 'a ripe fruit; sweet; a vision/auspicious sight'; also a modern -ni coined name; here for boys; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sweet; a young fruit: Kani is Tamil for 'a ripe fruit; sweet'. Soft, lyrical, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'KAH-nee').

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Origin LowTamil, American

MeaningFrom Tamil kani, 'a ripe fruit; sweet; a vision/auspicious sight'; also a modern -ni coined name; here for boys; used for both sexes; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6010 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 640

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kani comes from Tamil kani, 'a ripe fruit; sweet; a vision or auspicious sight' (as in kani, the auspicious first sight of the new year) — and is also a modern coined name (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Kani).

In the U.S. it appears in Tamil and other families. Rare, sweet-and-a-young-fruit at the (likely) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kani means 'a ripe fruit; sweet; an auspicious sight' in Tamil — a soft, lyrical name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Kani — routes layered

Variations

KanniKaani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kani mean?

Kani is Tamil for 'a ripe fruit; sweet; an auspicious sight'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kani?

It's said KAH-nee /ˈkɑ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kani a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kani?

Kani is a rare name in the U.S.