Prince, ruler, or noble
Khani is a name of Arabic and Persian origins, often used as a title or surname meaning 'ruler' or 'noble'. It is a variant of the title Khan, historically used by Central Asian and Middle Eastern leaders. In some contexts, it can also be associated with the concept of a 'prince' or 'sovereign'.
Less common today
Khani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,002 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).