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Imani

“faith”

Say it ih-MAH-neePronunciation may vary by region.

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The story behind the name

Meet Imani.

Imani is associated with the Swahili word for faith or belief, with Arabic connections. Its meaning gives it a spiritual association, while its use spans more than one cultural tradition.

5 lettersArabic origins ↗Swahili origins ↗

A little perspective

How popular is Imani?

United States · 2025
Girls · 2025#579512 recorded births
Boys · 2025#3,01441 recorded births

Recorded US births over time

201420256470
● Girls● Boys
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YearCategoryUS rankBirths
2025Boys3,01441
2025Girls579512
2024Boys2,80546
2024Girls526585
2023Boys2,49354
2023Girls476647
2022Boys2,76947
2022Girls504627
2021Boys2,35758
2021Girls530583
2020Boys3,44832
2020Girls522580
2019Boys3,01340
2019Girls521597
2018Boys4,41123
2018Girls516607
2017Boys3,27035
2017Girls541573
2016Boys4,14025
2016Girls541577
2015Boys4,94819
2015Girls533585
2014Boys4,76020
2014Girls500626

Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.

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Nicknames

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Variations & related forms

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