The nameImany
Imany is a recent girl's name, rising strongly in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Swahili and Arabic
Meaning
It is linked to the Swahili imani, "faith", a word from the Arabic iman.
Origin
Swahili and Arabic. It is also the stage name of a French singer.
History
First found in France in 2002, Imany rose strongly and reached its highest level in the early 2020s, notably in Île-de-France. A few boys bear it too.
Popularity of the name Imany
Imany in France
Imany was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 1,045 births over the decade, 61% of all recorded babies named Imany. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Imany in France were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 185 births a year on average, against 100 in the five years before.
Imany in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Imany mean?
It is linked to the Swahili imani, "faith", a word from the Arabic iman.
What is the origin of the name Imany?
Swahili and Arabic. It is also the stage name of a French singer.
Is Imany a girl's or a boy's name?
Imany is a girl's name.