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Amaani

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Pronounced ah-MAH-nee /ɑˈmɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Amaani is a spelling of Amani. In Arabic, amani means 'wishes, aspirations, hopes' - the plural of umniyah. In Swahili, amani means 'peace', borrowed from the Arabic aman ('safety'). Both meanings are current and honest, and we give both.Medium

In 30 seconds: Amaani means 'wishes, aspirations' in Arabic - and 'peace' in Swahili. Both are true (said 'ah-MAH-nee').

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Origin MediumArabic, Swahili

MeaningAmaani is a spelling of Amani. In Arabic, amani means 'wishes, aspirations, hopes' - the plural of umniyah. In Swahili, amani means 'peace', borrowed from the Arabic aman ('safety'). Both meanings are current and honest, and we give both.

U.S. rank (2023)#15308 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 104

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amaani is a spelling of Amani, a name with two honest and well-attested meanings. In Arabic, amani is the plural of umniyah - 'wishes, aspirations, hopes'. In Swahili, amani means 'peace', a word borrowed from the Arabic aman, 'safety, security'. The name is used widely across the Arab world, East Africa and the diaspora. In the U.S. this doubled-a spelling is rare (said 'ah-MAH-nee').

This spelling appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare in form, warm and well used in root.

Did you know? The same name carries two gifts: in Arabic, amani means 'wishes, hopes'; in Swahili, amani means 'peace'. Both readings are genuine, and we give both (said 'ah-MAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 60%

References - Amaani — Arabic amani 'wishes, aspirations'; Swahili amani 'peace' (from Arabic aman).

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amaani mean?

Amaani means 'wishes, aspirations' in Arabic and 'peace' in Swahili. Both meanings are genuine, and we give both.

How do you pronounce Amaani?

It's said ah-MAH-nee /ɑˈmɑ.ni/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amaani a boy or girl name?

Amaani is used as a girl's name, though Amani is given to boys in some communities.

How popular is Amaani?

This spelling is very rare in the U.S., though Amani is better used.