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Namani

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Pronounced nah-MAH-nee /nɑˈmɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing Amani ('aspirations; peace', Swahili/Arabic) or Naomi; a fresh coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Aspirations; peace: Namani echoes Amani. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'nah-MAH-nee'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowAmerican, Swahili

MeaningA modern name, variously echoing Amani ('aspirations; peace', Swahili/Arabic) or Naomi; a fresh coinage; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#16556 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 42

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

Namani is a modern name, variously echoing Amani ('aspirations; peace', Swahili/Arabic) or Naomi; a fresh coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'nah-MAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Namani is a modern name, variously echoing Amani ('aspirations; peace') or Naomi — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'nah-MAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 18%

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

Variations

NamoniNomani

Nicknames

Nami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Namani mean?

Namani is a modern name, variously echoing Amani ('aspirations; peace') or Naomi; we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Namani?

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

Is Namani a boy or girl name?

Namani is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Namani?

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