Amany

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Pronounced ah-MAH-nee /ɑːˈmɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic amani, 'wishes; aspirations; hopes' — the plural of umniyah, 'a wish.' A warm, aspirational name; noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: An aspiration name: Amany is Arabic for 'wishes; hopes' (said 'ah-MAH-nee'). Warm and meaning-rich.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic amani, 'wishes; aspirations; hopes' — the plural of umniyah, 'a wish.' A warm, aspirational name; noted honestly.

U.S. rank (2022)#15439 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 196

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

Amany is Arabic for 'wishes; aspirations.' It reads warm and hopeful — familiar in Arabic-speaking families, rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-MAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Arab families. Rare, hopeful, and warm.

Did you know? Amany is Arabic for 'wishes; aspirations; hopes' — the plural of 'a wish' — a warm, aspirational name, noted honestly (said 'ah-MAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Amany — Arabic amani; 'wishes; aspirations'

Variations

AmaniAmaaniAmanie

Nicknames

AmaMani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amany mean?

Amany is Arabic for 'wishes; aspirations; hopes.'

How do you pronounce Amany?

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

Is Amany a boy or girl name?

Amany is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Amany?

Amany is a rare name in the U.S., mostly in Arab families.