Khani

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAH-nee /ˈkɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: Khani reads as a modern short given name on the Kha- sound; it also appears as a surname and echoes the title Khan. As used the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short modern name: Khani rides the Kha- sound and echoes Khan (said 'KAH-nee'). Its routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningKhani reads as a modern short given name on the Kha- sound; it also appears as a surname and echoes the title Khan. As used the routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11669 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 169

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

Khani reads as a modern short given name on the Kha- sound; it also serves as a surname and recalls the title Khan. It carries no single settled meaning, and its routes are uncertain, which we note. A brisk two-beat pick (said 'KAH-nee').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and modern.

Did you know? Khani echoes the title Khan and appears as a surname; as a modern given name its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'KAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Khani — modern short name; echoes Khan; routes uncertain

Variations

KhanniKani

Nicknames

Khan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khani mean?

Khani is a modern short name that echoes the title Khan and appears as a surname; its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Khani?

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

Is Khani a boy or girl name?

Khani is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Khani?

Khani is a very rare name in the U.S.