Sekani

Meaning of Sekani

Sekani means 'laugh' or 'joy'. It is a name that expresses happiness.

Sekani has African roots — browse every African baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sekani

After ranking as high as #873 in 2019, Sekani has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Sekani

• Sekani Solomon
  Actor, 'The Get Down'
• Sekani Grant
  Football player
• Sekani Williams
  Basketball player
• Sekani Moyo
  Zimbabwean poet
• Sekani McAlister
  American musician

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Questions about the name Sekani

What does the name Sekani mean?

Sekani means sekani means 'laugh' or 'joy'. it is a name that expresses happiness, and it comes from African origins.

Is Sekani a boy's or a girl's name?

Sekani is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sekani?

Sekani did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Sekani most popular?

Sekani peaked at #873 in 2019.