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Damani

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How to Pronounce Damani

Pronounced dah-MAH-nee /dɑˈmɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously linked to Arabic damir ('conscience; the heart') and an East African name; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; routes uncertain: Damani. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'dah-MAH-nee').

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Origin LowArabic, Swahili

MeaningA modern name, variously linked to Arabic damir ('conscience; the heart') and an East African name; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#7658 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 638

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

Damani is a modern name, variously linked to Arabic damir ('conscience; the heart') and an East African name (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'dah-MAH-nee').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-recent-name, and lyrical.

Did you know? Damani is a modern name, variously linked to Arabic damir ('conscience; the heart') and an East African name — a lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'dah-MAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 32%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — unisex; routes uncertain

Variations

DamariDamiani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damani mean?

Damani is a modern name, variously linked to Arabic 'conscience' and an East African name; used for both sexes; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Damani?

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

Is Damani a boy or girl name?

Damani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Damani?

Damani is a rare name in the U.S.