Nyani is of African origin, specifically from the Shona people of Zimbabwe and Zambia, meaning 'baby deer'. It is a unisex name but more commonly used for girls.
The name Nyani has seen steady usage over the past two decades, with a significant increase in recent years. Between 2000 and 2022, there were 6 births each year except for 2021 which had only 6 births, indicating a possible dip in popularity or an error in record-keeping. However, in 2023, the number of births with the name Nyani jumped to 14, suggesting a growing trend towards this name. Overall, there have been a total of 47 births named Nyani since 2000.