#5262024 rank
1998peak year
27,296babies named Imani since 1880
▼ 2%5-year trend
Imani popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Imani mean?
The Swahili word for 'faith', ultimately from Arabic aman 'safety, belief'. It is also the final principle of Kwanzaa, which raised its profile in America.
OriginSwahili, Arabic
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, classic
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