What does Amani mean?
Swahili, 'peace,' from Arabic aman. Unisex.
What does Baraka mean?
Baraka means “blessing” in Swahili.
Amani vs Baraka
Which is more popular?
Amani is more popular than Baraka today: about 419 US babies were given the name Amani in 2025, compared with 24 named Baraka.
| Amani | Baraka | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Peace | Blessing |
| Origin | swahili | Swahili |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Pronunciation | ah-MAH-nee | bah-RAH-kah |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1969 | 1971 |
| Peak year | 2008 (529) | 2021 (24) |
| In 2025 | 419 | 24 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Amani
Baraka
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Amani | Baraka |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2,738 | 118 |
| 2010s | 4,414 | 109 |
| 2000s | 4,206 | 95 |
| 1990s | 1,744 | 21 |
| 1980s | 226 | 5 |
| 1970s | 106 | 45 |
| 1960s | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amani or Baraka more popular?
Amani is more popular than Baraka today: about 419 US babies were given the name Amani in 2025, compared with 24 named Baraka.
What is the difference between Amani and Baraka?
Amani means Peace (swahili origin), while Baraka means Blessing (Swahili origin).
Which name is older, Amani or Baraka?
In US records, Amani first appears in 1969 and Baraka in 1971, so Amani has the longer recorded history.