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Imanii

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Pronounced ih-MAH-nee /ɪˈmɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: A double-i spelling of Imani, from the Swahili (via Arabic iman), 'faith; belief' — one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. A heritage name we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A faithful name: Imanii spells Imani, 'faith' (said 'ih-MAH-nee'). Warm and heritage-rich, noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumSwahili, Arabic
MeaningA double-i spelling of Imani, from the Swahili (via Arabic iman), 'faith; belief' — one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. A heritage name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#13857 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019972025

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

Imanii respells Imani, from the Swahili (via Arabic iman), 'faith.' The name is cherished in African American families, tied to Kwanzaa's principle of faith, which we note respectfully — warm and rare in this spelling (said 'ih-MAH-nee').

It appears only rarely in this spelling, beside the common Imani. Rare, faith-rooted, and warm.

Did you know? Imanii is a spelling of Imani, Swahili (from Arabic iman) for 'faith; belief' — one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which we note respectfully (said 'ih-MAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Imanii — Imani variant; Swahili 'faith'; noted respectfully

Variations

ImaniImanyEmani

Nicknames

ImmyMani

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Imani— the standard spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Imanii mean?

Imanii is a form of Imani, Swahili (via Arabic) for 'faith; belief' — a Kwanzaa principle.

How do you pronounce Imanii?

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

Is Imanii a boy or girl name?

Imanii is a girl's name.

How popular is Imanii?

Imanii is a rare name in the U.S.

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