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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Peace
- Origin
- Swahili (possibly also Arabic)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-MAH-nee
Amani (ah-MAH-nee) is a girl's name of Swahili origin, possibly also Arabic, and it means peace. It has a worldly, free-spirited, boho feel and a modern sound, which suits parents who want something soft-spoken but with real presence.
Meaning & Origin of Amani
Meaning: Peace.
Origin: Swahili (possibly also Arabic).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Amani
ah-MAH-neeIPA /ɑːˈmɑːni/
Popularity of Amani
Amani ranked #553 in 2010, its peak, when 528 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it stood at #634 with 464 girls, so it has eased down a little from that high but is still in regular use across the U.S.
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FAQ
What does the name Amani mean?
Peace. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Amani?
Amani is pronounced ah-MAH-nee (IPA: /ɑːˈmɑːni/).
Is Amani a popular name right now?
Amani is near its all-time peak (#553 in 2010), ranked #634 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1969–2024.)
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