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At a Glance: Name: Imani – Meaning: faith – Origin: Swahili – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ih-MAH-nee
Imani is a Swahili name meaning faith, pronounced ih-MAH-nee (IPA /ɪˈmɑːni). It's a girl's name with a worldly, romantic, storybook feel, so its meaning sits right on the surface rather than needing to be uncovered. Since the SSA has been tracking it since 1970, it also has a long, steady record for parents who like to see a name's history.
Meaning & Origin of Imani
Meaning: Faith.
Origin: Swahili.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Imani
Phonetic: ih-MAH-nee IPA: /ɪˈmɑːni/
Popularity of Imani
Imani hit its peak in 1996, when 1,171 baby girls were given the name and it ranked #239 nationally. By 2024 it had cooled to #526, with 583 girls named Imani that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1970–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Imani mean?
Faith. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Imani)
How do you pronounce Imani?
Imani is pronounced ih-MAH-nee (IPA: /ɪˈmɑːni/).
Is Imani a popular name right now?
Imani peaked at #239 in 1996 and is ranked #526 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)
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