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Lamani

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Pronounced luh-MAH-nee /ləˈmɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: A recent name without a settled etymology. It sits close to the Book of Mormon names Lamoni and Laman, and equally close to Amani (Swahili and Arabic, 'peace' or 'wishes') with a La- prefix. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Lamani is a warm three-beat coinage (said 'luh-MAH-nee'), echoing both Amani, 'peace', and the Book of Mormon Lamoni. Routes uncertain, which we note.
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MeaningA recent name without a settled etymology. It sits close to the Book of Mormon names Lamoni and Laman, and equally close to Amani (Swahili and Arabic, 'peace' or 'wishes') with a La- prefix. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14415 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 65

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319992024

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

Lamani is a modern American name with no documented root. Some families reach it through Amani ('peace'), others through the scriptural Lamoni, and others simply like the sound. We do not invent a single story for it: the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'luh-MAH-nee').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. records. Rare, rhythmic, and open-ended.

Did you know? Lamani has two plausible neighbors: Amani, a Swahili and Arabic word for 'peace', and Lamoni, a king in the Book of Mormon. Which one a family had in mind varies, so we flag the routes as uncertain (said 'luh-MAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Lamani — Modern coinage; Amani / Lamoni adjacency; routes uncertain

Variations

LamoniAmaniLemani

Nicknames

LalaMani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lamani mean?

Lamani has no documented meaning. It echoes Amani ('peace') and the Book of Mormon name Lamoni; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lamani?

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

Is Lamani a boy or girl name?

Lamani is used mainly as a girl's name.

How popular is Lamani?

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

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