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