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Amanii

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Pronounced ah-MAH-nee /ɑˈmɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Amani — variously from Arabic, 'wishes; aspirations; hopes', and Swahili, 'peace'Low

In 30 seconds: Aspirations; peace: Amanii spells Amani. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-MAH-nee').
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Origin LowArabic, Swahili
MeaningA spelling of Amani — variously from Arabic, 'wishes; aspirations; hopes', and Swahili, 'peace'
U.S. rank (2024)#7589 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 172

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420012024

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

Amanii is a spelling of Amani — variously from Arabic, 'wishes; aspirations; hopes', and Swahili, 'peace' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-MAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears across Muslim and East African families. Rare in this spelling, aspirations-and-peace at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Amani means 'wishes; aspirations; hopes' in Arabic and 'peace' in Swahili — Amanii is a spelling, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-MAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Amani — routes layered

Variations

AmaniAmanieAmaniyah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amanii mean?

Amanii spells Amani — Arabic 'wishes; aspirations' and Swahili 'peace'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Amanii?

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

Is Amanii a boy or girl name?

Amanii is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Amanii?

Amanii is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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