Kimani is a unisex given name of African origin, specifically from Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu ethnic group's language, where "Ki" means wood and "mani" signifies strong. Thus, Kimani translates to 'strong as wood', signifying resilience and robustness. This name has gained popularity beyond its Kenyan roots, appreciated for its unique sound and cultural significance. It is pronounced as kee-MAH-nee.
The name Kimani experienced significant popularity growth from the late 1990s onwards, with a notable peak occurring between 2008 and 2009 (111 births each year). However, since then, its popularity has declined and stabilized around 45-57 births per year. Overall, there have been 1616 births named Kimani from 1977 to 2023.