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Kayani

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Pronounced kah-YAH-nee /kɑˈjɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Persian Kayani — the legendary royal dynasty of the Shahnameh; read 'royal, kingly'Low

In 30 seconds: Of royal blood: Kayani recalls the legendary Kayanian kings of Persian epic — read 'royal, kingly'. Stately, storied, and softly musical.
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningFrom Persian Kayani — the legendary royal dynasty of the Shahnameh; read 'royal, kingly'
U.S. rank (2025)#5036 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 303

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420022025

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

Kayani comes from Persian Kayani — the legendary Kayanian royal dynasty of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh — read 'royal, kingly' (chiefly a surname; given-name use varies, which we note). It carries epic, regal weight.

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, royal at the root, and stately.

Did you know? The Kayanian dynasty fills the Shahnameh, Persia's great Book of Kings — Kayani carries that legendary royal grandeur in a flowing name.
Overall data confidence 58%
Persian references — Kayani — chiefly a surname

Variations

KayaaniKianiKayanie

Nicknames

Kay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kayani mean?

Kayani recalls the legendary Persian Kayanian dynasty — 'royal, kingly'; given-name use varies, so we note it.

How do you pronounce Kayani?

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

Is Kayani a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kayani?

Kayani is a rare name in the U.S.

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