Amani
Amani first appears in US records in 1969. It peaked in 2008, when 529 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 419.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Amani popular?
Steady Amani has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2008.
| 2020s | 2,738 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,414 | |
| 2000s | 4,206 | |
| 1990s | 1,744 | |
| 1980s | 226 | |
| 1970s | 106 | |
| 1960s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Amani mean?
Swahili, 'peace,' from Arabic aman. Unisex.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amani mean?
Amani means Peace. Swahili, 'peace,' from Arabic aman. Unisex.
What is the origin of the name Amani?
Amani is of swahili origin.
How do you pronounce Amani?
Amani is pronounced “ah-MAH-nee.”
Is Amani a boy or a girl name?
Amani is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Amani a popular name right now?
Amani has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2008.
How popular is the name Amani?
In 2025, Amani ranked #1585 among boys’ and #678 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Amani most popular?
Amani was most popular in 2008, when about 529 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Amani?
Names similar to Amani include Bahati, Baraka, Imani, Tumaini.
What names go well with Amani?
swahili names that pair well with Amani include Zuri, Imani, Nia, Sanaa, Jamila.