US Popularity:945
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Swahili
Meaning:belief or faith
A traditional name with Arabic and Swahili origins, Imani means “belief” or “faith.” Imani is a very popular name throughout the Muslim world, especially in Eastern Africa. Imani comes from the word, Imam. In a general sense, Imam is a person who leads fellow Muslims in worship and prayer. These people are often the figurehead for the local community and are well-respected people. With such connotations, Imani is a fabulous choice for any baby boy to girl.

Imani Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Imani is currently #648 on The Bump
Boy:Imani is currently #470 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Imani is currently #373 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Imani is currently #945 in U.S. births
Boy:Imani is currently #6348 in U.S. births
Girl:Imani is currently #996 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#996
in 2022
+ 54
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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