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Imani Unisex

Popularity: #451 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationee-MAH-nee / iˈmɑːni

Swahili

Meaning

faith

Historical & Cultural Background

Imani is a name of Swahili origin, commonly used in East African cultures. It is often associated with the concept of faith and belief. The name gained popularity in the United States during the civil rights movement, symbolizing hope and resilience. It is also one of the seven principles celebrated during Kwanzaa, representing faith.

Trend Summary

Imani has seen a steady presence in U.S. baby name rankings, particularly among African American communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Imane
  • Imaani

International Variants

  • Imane (Arabic)
  • Imani (Swahili)

Famous people named Imani

Imani Walker is a television personality known for her role on the reality series 'Married to Medicine'.

Imani Perry is an accomplished author and professor, recognized for her work on African American studies.

Fictional characters named Imani

Imani is a character in the animated series 'The Proud Family', known for her strong personality.

Imani is a character in the novel 'The Girl Who Drank the Moon', representing bravery and loyalty.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Imani was first seen in the United States in 1970. Imani has ranked as high as #475 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Imani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Imani (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 91
17%
CA 46
9%
FL 37
7%
NY 33
6%
GA 31
6%
LA 20
4%
TN 20
4%
VA 18
3%
SC 17
3%
NC 16
3%
OH 16
3%
NJ 15
3%
MD 15
3%
IN 14
3%
AZ 12
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19709
197115
197221
197329
197432
197525
197625
197731
197836
197932
198037
198136
198240
198342
198432
198536
198648
198748
198876
1989127
1990203
1991288
1992427
1993541
1994905
19951,034
19961,171
19971,185
19981,222
19991,035
20001,051
20011,047
2002968
2003954
2004801
2005757
2006785
2007845
2008841
2009774
2010861
2011809
2012807
2013628
2014626
2015584
2016576
2017573
2018607
2019596
2020579
2021582
2022627
2023647
2024583