Amani

Amani - A very unique male name

Amani appeared on the charts for the first time in 1971 on position #1775. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Amani and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Amani? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Amani. The baby boy name Amani was given to 56 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1619 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 26,184 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Amani peaked in popularity 22 years ago in 2004 on position 1343.

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Amani is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Amani is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #872 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,219.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Amani is where you live.

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Amani origin and meaning

Arabic

Wishes; aspirations — and in Swahili use, from the same Arabic root, peace

Amani comes from Arabic amani, 'wishes' or 'aspirations'; carried into Swahili, the related word amani means peace, and both senses travel with the name. For boys in the US it has been used since the 1970s in small numbers and reached its highest point in 2024.

Attested etymology

Amani is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Amani, pop culture references for the name Amani and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Amani

We've found the following names that sound similar to Amani, sorted by popularity.

Ayaan / Ayan / Ammon / Aayan / Amin / Ayman / Aman / Annie / Anay / Ameen /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Amani

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Amani a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Amani?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-MAH-nee · /əˈmɑːni/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Amani Toomer — Former NFL wide receiver for the New York Giants (b. 1974) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Amani for its hopeful meaning and calm, open sound — a name used for both boys and girls, here for a son.

Worth knowing

• Because Amani is used for girls more often in the US, a boy may have his name assumed to be a girl's.