Fun Facts About the Name Imaani
- 33 babies named Imaani: U.S. records list 33 babies given the name Imaani from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Imaani Mean?
Imaani is an Arabic name meaning 'faith' or 'belief.' It comes from the Arabic noun ʾīmān (إيمان), meaning faith or belief, especially religious faith. The root ʾ-m-n also underlies words connected with trust, safety, and assurance. Imaani is a variant of the more common transliterations Iman and Imaan; the doubled a represents the long ā, while the final -i corresponds to the ending of the related Arabic adjective ʾīmānī (إيماني), 'of faith' or 'faithful.'
Imaani Name History & Origins
ʾĪmān is a classical Arabic verbal noun from the root ʾ-m-n. In Islamic theology it refers to faith or belief in God. Iman is an established personal name in Arabic-speaking countries and in Muslim communities elsewhere; English spellings include Iman, Imaan, Eman, and Imaani.
The Swahili word imani, meaning faith or belief, was borrowed from Arabic ʾīmān. It is used as a given name in East Africa, usually spelled Imani. That East African name is historically linked to the Arabic word, but the spelling Imaani is not the standard Swahili form.
How Popular is the Name Imaani?
Imaani has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2023. Its best rank was #9,229 in 2023.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #15,807 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2023 | #9,229 | 11 | 0.0007% |
| 2021 | #12,702 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1996 | #14,334 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1992 | #14,068 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Imaani Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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