Amani

a-MAHN-ee

Variation of Imani, Arabic

"faith"

Amani Origin and Meaning

The name Amani is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "faith".

Popular with Muslim and African-American parents, this virtue name also fits in with the trendy i ending names being seen at the moment. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1996.

Kenyan singer-songwriter Amani (born Cecilia Wairimu) has brought the name some attention in the music industry.

Amani Rank in US Top 1000

# 619 in the US

Popularity of the name Amani

• 619 US 2023
• 1921 Nameberry 2025
• 110 Unisex 2023
• 623 England 2023
• 63 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2023

20 Names Similar to Amani

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Famous People Named Amani

• Amani Fela Greene son of American rapper Talib Kweli