Zani

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAH-nee /ˈzɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously a short form of Zane (a form of John, 'God is gracious') and an Albanian word ('a voice'); used for both sexes; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Zane echo: Zani. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'ZAH-nee').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, variously a short form of Zane (a form of John, 'God is gracious') and an Albanian word ('a voice'); used for both sexes; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8938 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 101

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

Zani is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously a short form of Zane (a form of John, 'God is gracious') and an Albanian word ('a voice'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'ZAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zani is a modern name, variously a short form of Zane ('God is gracious') and an Albanian word ('a voice') — a lyrical name, used for both sexes (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ZAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 26%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — unisex; routes uncertain

Variations

ZaneZanniZany

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zani mean?

Zani variously echoes Zane ('God is gracious') and an Albanian word; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Zani?

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

Is Zani a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Zani?

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