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Amani Unisex

Popularity: #526 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-MAH-nee / əˈmɑːni

Arabic; Swahili

Meaning

Arabic: 'peace'; Swahili: 'wish'

Historical & Cultural Background

Amani is a name of Arabic origin that signifies peace and tranquility. In Swahili-speaking cultures, it conveys the idea of a wish or desire. The name is used in various cultures, particularly in African and Middle Eastern communities. It has gained popularity in recent years, especially in multicultural societies.

Trend Summary

Amani has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

AmiraAlaniAnayaAminaAriaMayaTania

Variants

  • Amanie
  • Amaniee

International Variants

  • Amani (Swahili)
  • Amani (Arabic)

Famous people named Amani

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Fictional characters named Amani

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Sibling Suggestions

AmaraAaliyahZaraLaylaNia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amani was first seen in the United States in 1969. Amani has ranked as high as #892 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Amani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Amani (1996)

StateBirthsShare
NY 52
26%
CA 28
14%
NJ 20
10%
FL 17
9%
MD 13
7%
IL 12
6%
GA 9
5%
PA 9
5%
NC 8
4%
VA 7
4%
DC 7
4%
TX 7
4%
IN 6
3%
OH 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19696
197010
197112
197212
197311
197414
19757
19767
19775
197812
197915
198013
198116
198215
198325
19848
198519
198614
198724
198842
198950
199053
199168
199287
1993121
1994159
1995187
1996242
1997252
1998298
1999277
2000308
2001339
2002372
2003368
2004468
2005431
2006411
2007456
2008529
2009524
2010528
2011520
2012512
2013482
2014441
2015389
2016401
2017363
2018374
2019403
2020436
2021424
2022513
2023481
2024464