Imani
Imani is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Faith, belief, or trust.
Origin and history
Imani is a given name of Arabic origin, widely adopted in Swahili-speaking regions and popular in African American culture. It means 'faith' or 'belief'. In the United States, it has been a well-established choice for girls since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
27,817 babies in the United States have been named Imani since 1880. It ranks #871 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #513.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.5 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
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 | 255 |
| 1980-1990 | 522 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,011 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,823 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,672 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,534 |
Famous people named Imani
- Imani Hakim: Actress
- Imani Coppola: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Imani is the seventh and final principle of Kwanzaa, representing faith in family and community.
- The name stems from the Arabic root word 'Imaan', which denotes spiritual conviction.