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Kimani
UnisexMeaning of Kimani: Kikuyu: 'adventurous'
Kimani is a unisex name most strongly associated with African naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2126th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#2126
66 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
3,457
First recorded 1969 · peak 2008
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
51% boys · 49% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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