Emoni

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-MOH-nee /ɛˈmo.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously an echo of Amani ('peace; aspirations', Swahili/Arabic) or a short form of Emmanuel; used for both sexes; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Peace; God with us: Emoni echoes Amani/Emmanuel. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes; routes uncertain.

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Origin LowAmerican, Swahili

MeaningA modern name, variously an echo of Amani ('peace; aspirations', Swahili/Arabic) or a short form of Emmanuel; used for both sexes; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#6566 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 228

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

Emoni is a modern name, variously an echo of Amani ('peace; aspirations', Swahili/Arabic) or a short form of Emmanuel; used for both sexes (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'eh-MOH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in African American families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Emoni is a modern name, variously an echo of Amani ('peace') or a short form of Emmanuel — a lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'eh-MOH-nee').

Overall data confidence 18%

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

Variations

ImoniEmaniEmonie

Nicknames

Emo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emoni mean?

Emoni is a modern name, variously an echo of Amani ('peace') or a short form of Emmanuel; used for both sexes; here for a boy. We flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Emoni?

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

Is Emoni a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Emoni?

Emoni is a very rare name in the U.S.