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Mizani

♀ Girl

Pronounced mih-ZAH-nee /mΙͺˈzΙ‘.ni/Medium

Meaning: Mizani means 'balance, scales' in Swahili, from the Arabic mizan (the balance). A poised, meaning-rich name.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of poise: Mizani means 'balance, scales' in Swahili (from Arabic mizan), said 'mih-ZAH-nee'.
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Origin LowSwahili, Arabic
MeaningMizani means 'balance, scales' in Swahili, from the Arabic mizan (the balance). A poised, meaning-rich name.
U.S. rank (2024)#16858 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 70

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201219962024

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

Mizani is a Swahili name meaning 'balance, scales,' from the Arabic mizan. It reads poised and thoughtful. A flowing sound (said 'mih-ZAH-nee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, poised, and thoughtful.

Did you know? Mizani comes from the Arabic mizan, 'the balance,' by way of Swahili - a name that carries the idea of equilibrium and fairness.
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Mizani β€” Swahili/Arabic 'balance, scales'; from mizan

Variations

MizanMeezani

Nicknames

MizZani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mizani mean?

Mizani means 'balance, scales' in Swahili, from the Arabic mizan.

How do you pronounce Mizani?

It's said mih-ZAH-nee /mΙͺˈzΙ‘.ni/ β€” 3 syllables.

Is Mizani a boy or girl name?

Here Mizani is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mizani?

Mizani is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. β€” a newly emerging pick.

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