Kymani
Kymani is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Adventurous traveler or modern East African name.
Origin and history
Kymani is a name of East African origin, widely popularized in modern times through Jamaican reggae culture. In North America, it gained visibility in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It remains a steady, distinct choice for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,329 babies in the United States have been named Kymani since 1880. It ranks #1886 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1239.
States where it is most popular
- FL (21.2 %)
- NY (18.2 %)
- GA (8.2 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
- TX (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 103 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,156 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,332 |
| 2020-2029 | 738 |
Famous people named Kymani
- Ky-Mani Marley: Musician, Actor
Fun facts
- The name achieved international awareness largely through Ky-Mani Marley, a Jamaican reggae artist and son of Bob Marley.
- Kymani entered more frequent U.S. usage around the late 1990s and maintains consistent yearly registrations.