Emani

♂ Boy

Pronounced ə-MAH-nee /əˈmɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Imani — Swahili/Arabic imani, 'faith, belief, trust'; here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: Faith, named: Emani spells Imani — Swahili/Arabic 'faith, belief'. Soft, devout, and warm (here for boys).

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Origin MediumSwahili, Arabic

MeaningSpelling of Imani — Swahili/Arabic imani, 'faith, belief, trust'; here for boys

U.S. rank (2025)#6220 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 454

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

Emani is a spelling of Imani — Swahili and Arabic imani, 'faith, belief, trust' (a Kwanzaa principle). A soft, devout name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly for boys. Rare, faith at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Imani means 'faith, belief' in Swahili (from Arabic) — one of the seven Kwanzaa principles; Emani is a soft spelling, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Imani — root etymology

Variations

ImaniEmoniImoni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emani mean?

Emani spells Imani — Swahili/Arabic 'faith, belief, trust'.

How do you pronounce Emani?

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

Is Emani a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Emani?

Emani is a rare name for boys in the U.S.