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