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SHAHR-luht
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Amani
GirlSwahili, Arabic· “peace”
- Meaning
- peace
- Origin
- Swahili, Arabic
- Pronunciation
- ah-MAH-nee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #678
- US babies 2025
- 419
- Best rank
- #553 (2010)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Amani
Amani is a Swahili and Arabic name that means “peace”.
Amani is a Swahili word meaning "peace", used as a given name in East Africa, especially in Kenya and Tanzania. In Arabic, amani is also the plural of umniya and means "wishes" or "aspirations", so the name carries hopeful meanings in two languages. In the United States Amani has grown as a name for girls and occasionally for boys, appreciated for its gentle sound and positive meaning. It is pronounced ah-MAH-nee, with the stress on the middle syllable. Mani is a possible nickname. The name suits parents who want something short, warm and meaningful.
Popularity over time
Amani first appears in US Social Security records in 1969. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 30 different years, starting in 1996. Its best national rank was #553 in 2010, and the most babies received it in 2008, when 529 were named Amani. In 2025, 419 babies were named Amani, and it ranked #678 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #5,251 in 1980, #747 in 2000, #553 in 2010, and #678 in 2025. Of the 13,440 US girls named Amani since records began, 33% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 4,206 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jolie, Karlee, Myah, Maleah, and Arely.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amani ranked highest in New Mexico, Maryland, and Minnesota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #305 | 5 |
| Maryland | #330 | 16 |
| Minnesota | #378 | 14 |
| South Carolina | #409 | 12 |
| Illinois | #420 | 25 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 82% of US babies named Amani over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Amani is usually pronounced ah-MAH-nee, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ni”.
Middle names for Amani
A few middle names that flow with Amani: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amani
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amani mean?
Amani is a Swahili and Arabic name that means “peace”.
What is the origin of the name Amani?
Amani has Swahili and Arabic roots. Amani is a Swahili word meaning "peace", used as a given name in East Africa, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.
Is Amani a popular name?
Yes. Amani ranked #678 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Amani a boy or girl name?
Amani is mainly a girl's name. About 82% of US babies named Amani over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Amani?
Amani is usually pronounced ah-MAH-nee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings