Emani
Emani is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Faith, belief, or wishes.
Origin and history
Emani is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic word Amani, meaning faith, belief, or desires. It gained popular usage in the United States during the late 20th century as a modern phonetic variant. It continues to be given to over two hundred baby girls annually in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
6,329 babies in the United States have been named Emani since 1880. It ranks #2140 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1051.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.2 %)
- CA (10.4 %)
- FL (9.6 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 974 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,953 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,110 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,292 |
Famous people named Emani
- Emani Bailey: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- It is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Amani or closely connected to Iman, both of which center around faith and aspiration.
- The name entered regular U.S. birth records in the late 1980s and 1990s as alternative spellings became widespread.