Imani
Imani: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmɑni/
Meaning and origin of Imani
Root meaning: “faith, belief”
- A female given name from Swahili.
Etymology
Borrowed from Swahili, from imani (“faith, belief”), from Arabic إِيمَان (ʔīmān).
How popular is Imani?
Since 1880, 27,817 girls and 1,395 boys in the U.S. have been named Imani (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #239 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #1769 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #579 for girls, with 553 babies given the name.
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Imani FAQ
What does the name Imani mean?
Imani traces back to a root meaning "faith, belief". A female given name from Swahili. Borrowed from Swahili, from imani (“faith, belief”), from Arabic إِيمَان (ʔīmān).
What is the origin of the name Imani?
Imani is listed as a name of Swahili origin.
How popular is the name Imani?
Since 1880, 27,817 girls and 1,395 boys in the U.S. have been named Imani (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #239 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #1769 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #579 for girls, with 553 babies given the name.
Is Imani a boy or girl name?
Imani is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 27,817 girls and 1,395 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.