What does Amani mean?
Swahili, 'peace,' from Arabic aman. Unisex.
What does Bahati mean?
Bahati means “luck” or “good fortune” in Swahili.
Amani vs Bahati
Which is more popular?
Amani is more popular than Bahati today: about 419 US babies were given the name Amani in 2025, compared with 8 named Bahati.
| Amani | Bahati | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Peace | Luck, fortune |
| Origin | swahili | Swahili |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Pronunciation | ah-MAH-nee | bah-HAH-tee |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1969 | 1975 |
| Peak year | 2008 (529) | 2024 (12) |
| In 2025 | 419 | 8 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Amani
Bahati
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Amani | Bahati |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2,738 | 46 |
| 2010s | 4,414 | 23 |
| 2000s | 4,206 | 0 |
| 1990s | 1,744 | 0 |
| 1980s | 226 | 6 |
| 1970s | 106 | 5 |
| 1960s | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amani or Bahati more popular?
Amani is more popular than Bahati today: about 419 US babies were given the name Amani in 2025, compared with 8 named Bahati.
What is the difference between Amani and Bahati?
Amani means Peace (swahili origin), while Bahati means Luck, fortune (Swahili origin).
Which name is older, Amani or Bahati?
In US records, Amani first appears in 1969 and Bahati in 1975, so Amani has the longer recorded history.