The beautiful one
Derived from the Hawaiian word 'kani', it translates most directly to 'the beautiful one' or 'the beauty'. It is often used to describe both physical beauty and a beautiful spirit or personality.
Less common today
Kanani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,014 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The 2011 Girl of the Year character · American Girl
All-American volleyball player
