Niani
nee-AH-nee
Popularity
#8271
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
296
Peak Year
#19 in 2023
First Recorded
1972
Style
Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Niani is a name of debated origin, potentially African (e.g., Malian) or a melodic invented name. It has a gentle, flowing sound.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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