Sekani
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Irish
Popularity: Ranked #1187 in 2025 with 173 babies born.
History: Sekani surged in the 2020s as a Tonga/African name meaning 'laughter.' African heritage names are thriving in Black American communities. Sekani means joy rooted in African identity.
Similar names: sekanii, sekhani, sean, seana, seanna, sekai, sakani, senan
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Sekani? About 1 in 15,199 babies born in 2025 were named Sekani, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sekani
What does the name Sekani mean?
Sekani means “God is gracious” from Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Sekani?
Sekani has Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “God is gracious”.
How popular is Sekani?
Sekani ranked #1186 in 2025 — given to 173 babies that year.
When was Sekani most popular?
Sekani peaked in 2019 with 252 babies registered that year.
Is Sekani a boy or girl name?
Sekani is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 82% of Sekanis are boys and 18% are girls.
Is the name Sekani rising or falling in popularity?
Sekani has risen 2413 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3599 in 2020 to #1186 in 2025.
How long has Sekani been recorded?
Sekani appears in birth records across 10 years — from 2001 through 2025.