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Keani

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Pronounced kee-AH-nee /kiˈɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: Keani reads as a Hawaiian-style name, sometimes linked to ke ani, 'the cool breeze,' and sometimes as a modern coinage or form of Keanu. Routes uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: An airy island-feel name: Keani is often read as 'the cool breeze' (said 'kee-AH-nee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHawaiian, English
MeaningKeani reads as a Hawaiian-style name, sometimes linked to ke ani, 'the cool breeze,' and sometimes as a modern coinage or form of Keanu. Routes uncertain here.
U.S. rank (2024)#12748 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 509

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719782024

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

Keani reads as a Hawaiian-style name, sometimes linked to 'the cool breeze' and sometimes as a modern coinage or a form of Keanu. It is rare in the U.S. and the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'kee-AH-nee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, airy, and island-feel.

Did you know? Keani carries a breezy Hawaiian feel, sometimes tied to ke ani, 'the cool breeze' — though for some it is a modern coinage, and the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'kee-AH-nee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Keani — Hawaiian-style; 'the cool breeze'; routes uncertain

Variations

KeanieKeeaniKiani

Nicknames

KeaAni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keani mean?

Keani is a Hawaiian-style name sometimes read as 'the cool breeze.' The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Keani?

It's said kee-AH-nee /kiˈɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Keani a boy or girl name?

Here Keani is used as a girl's name; it can appear for either.

How popular is Keani?

Keani is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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