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Emmani

♀ Girl

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

Meaning: A name echoing Imani (Swahili/Arabic, 'faith') and Emmanuel (Hebrew, 'God is with us'); the route in a given family is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm name: Emmani echoes Imani, 'faith' (said 'eh-MAH-nee'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Swahili
MeaningA name echoing Imani (Swahili/Arabic, 'faith') and Emmanuel (Hebrew, 'God is with us'); the route in a given family is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2022)#14092 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 141

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319962022

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

Emmani echoes Imani (Swahili/Arabic, 'faith') and Emmanuel (Hebrew, 'God is with us'). The route it follows is uncertain, which we note; the sound is warm and modern, used here for a girl (said 'eh-MAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, a warm modern name. Rare, warm, and modern.

Did you know? Emmani echoes Imani ('faith') and Emmanuel ('God is with us'); the exact route is uncertain, which we note, but the sound is warm and current (said 'eh-MAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Emmani — Echoes Imani/Emmanuel; routes uncertain

Variations

ImaniEmaniEmmany

Nicknames

EmMani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmani mean?

Emmani echoes Imani ('faith') and Emmanuel ('God is with us'); routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Emmani?

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

Is Emmani a boy or girl name?

Emmani is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Emmani?

Emmani is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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