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Emanii

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Pronounced eh-MAH-nee /ɛˈmɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling closest to Imani (Swahili, 'faith', from Arabic iman) and Amani (Swahili 'peace'; Arabic amani, 'wishes; aspirations'). The double-I ending is a contemporary American touch. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm modern spelling near Imani and Amani — 'faith', 'peace', 'aspirations' (said 'eh-MAH-nee'). Routes uncertain, we note.
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Origin LowSwahili, English, Arabic
MeaningA modern spelling closest to Imani (Swahili, 'faith', from Arabic iman) and Amani (Swahili 'peace'; Arabic amani, 'wishes; aspirations'). The double-I ending is a contemporary American touch. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13943 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320082024

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

Emanii belongs to a family of names carried into American use from Swahili and Arabic — Imani ('faith', a Kwanzaa principle) and Amani ('peace'; in Arabic 'wishes; aspirations'). The doubled I is a modern flourish, so the exact route for this spelling is uncertain, which we note (said 'eh-MAH-nee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, modern-spelled, and warm.

Did you know? Imani means 'faith' in Swahili and is one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa; Amani means 'peace'. Emanii reads as their modern spelling cousin, its routes uncertain, which we note respectfully (said 'eh-MAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Emanii — Imani/Amani family; Swahili and Arabic roots; routes uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emanii mean?

Emanii sits with Imani ('faith', Swahili) and Amani ('peace'; Arabic 'aspirations'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Emanii?

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

Is Emanii a boy or girl name?

Emanii is used as a girl's name; the related Imani and Amani are used for both.

How popular is Emanii?

Emanii is a rare spelling for girls in the U.S.

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