Story, tale, or fable
Derived from the Sanskrit word for 'story' or 'fable,' Kahani is a poetic name that suggests a life of narrative and meaning. It is widely used in Hindi and other Indo-Aryan languages to refer to both oral traditions and written literature.
Less common today
Kahani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,947 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The fictional city of stories on the second moon of Earth · Haroun and the Sea of Stories
