Keani is a unisex name of Hawaiian origin. It is pronounced as keh-AH-nee (/kɛˈɑni/). The name Keani has variations such as Keana. In the United States, it has been given to newborns since at least 1978, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around the 5,000-13,000 mark in terms of occurrence. This unique and beautiful name carries a sense of Hawaiian culture and is suitable for both boys and girls.
Keani Reiner (1952–1994) was a pioneering Hawaiian surfer and sailor, known for being part of the first women to sail on a long-open ocean voyage aboard Hōkūleʻa and the first all-girl crew to complete the Na Holo Kai Sailing Canoe Race. |