Kymani
How to say it: ky-MAH-nee · /kaɪˈmɑni/
Of Jamaican origin, possibly meaning 'adventurous traveler'; popularized by Ky-Mani Marley, son of Bob Marley.
Kymani was the 1,262nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 127 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 42% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,520 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,262 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 127 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,177 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −42% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,520 |
| In France, 2025 | #631 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving as a recent creation, Kymani crested in the 2010s. Holding close to that high, it should slip a little ahead.
What goes with it
Soft yet crisp in tone, Kymani feels creative with an ease that travels well. Kamari makes a natural companion.
Nicknames
- Ky
- Mani
Honouring a Kymani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kymani is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #631 for boys in 2025.
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