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At a Glance
- Origin
- Modern coinage (Jamaican)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- ky-MAH-nee
Kymani is a modern name with roots in Jamaican culture rather than an older word or language, and it works well for a child of any gender. It's pronounced ky-MAH-nee. You may run across the idea that it means "adventurous traveler," but that phrase doesn't trace back to any dictionary or language source — it seems to have spread alongside the name's association with Jamaican culture, including Kymani Marley.
Meaning & Origin of Kymani
Origin: Modern coinage (Jamaican).
A common claim: adventurous traveler Actually: There's no reliable evidence that this name means 'adventurous traveler.' The meaning seems to have spread alongside the name's association with Jamaican culture, as with Kymani Marley.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kymani
ky-MAH-neeIPA /kaɪˈmɑːni/
Popularity of Kymani
Kymani has been recorded in the U.S. since 1995, climbing to its high point of #728 in 2012 with 320 babies given the name, then easing back to #1532 in 2024 with 115.
FAQ
What does the name Kymani mean?
adventurous traveler There’s no reliable evidence that this name means ‘adventurous traveler.’ The meaning seems to have spread alongside the name’s association with Jamaican culture, as with Kymani Marley.
How do you pronounce Kymani?
Kymani is pronounced ky-MAH-nee (IPA: /kaɪˈmɑːni/).
Is Kymani a popular name right now?
Kymani peaked at #728 in 2012 and is ranked #1532 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1995–2024.)
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