Kani is both a surname and a given name.

In Tamil Language, the word Kani gives the meaning of fruit. It is also used as name by Tamil people.

Notable people with the name include:

Surname:

• Atandwa Kani (21st century), South African actor
• John Kani (born 1943), South African actor, director and playwright
• Karl Kani American fashion designer
• Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani (1931–2014), Iranian cleric and politician
• Kani Saizō (1554–1613), Japanese samurai

Given name:

• Kani Kauahi (born 1959), American footballer
• Kani Vrana (1913–1984), Turkish judge