The nameImani
Imani is a Swahili name, mostly given to girls.
- Girl's name
- Swahili
Meaning
From the Swahili imani, "faith", from an Arabic word.
Origin
Swahili, of Arabic origin.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Imani
Imani in France
639thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (80 births)
780babies named Imani in France since 1900
Imani was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 395 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Imani. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Imani in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 70 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.
Imani in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Imani mean?
From the Swahili imani, "faith", from an Arabic word.
What is the origin of the name Imani?
Swahili, of Arabic origin.
Is Imani a girl's or a boy's name?
Imani is a girl's name.