The nameAmani
Amani is a name given mostly to girls, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Twofold
Meaning
In Swahili, amani means "peace". In Arabic, amani means wishes, hopes.
Origin
Twofold, Swahili and Arabic.
History
Found in France since 1970, Amani has risen since the 2000s and is now at its highest level, notably in Île-de-France. A few boys bear it too.
Popularity of the name Amani
Amani in France
Amani was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 780 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Amani. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Amani in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 113 births a year on average, against 92 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amani mean?
In Swahili, amani means "peace". In Arabic, amani means wishes, hopes.
What is the origin of the name Amani?
Twofold, Swahili and Arabic.
Is Amani a girl's or a boy's name?
Amani is a girl's name.