Sekani
How to say it: seh-KAH-nee · /sɛˈkɑni/
From Tumbuka 'rejoice, be merry' - also name of Sekani First Nations people in Canada.
Sekani was the 1,048th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 219 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 45-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #580 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,048 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 219 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,138 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×45 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #580 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Sekani is a recent arrival with almost all its American use concentrated in recent decades. The 2020s mark its high point so far with further growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp edges meet breathy softness in a lilting rhythm. Kamari and Kaiya share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sekani is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Keep exploring
About as popular as Sekani
Find names you'll both love, starting with Sekani
The one-minute style quiz.