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Omani

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-MAH-nee /oʊˈmɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: A place-linked name meaning 'of Oman' (the Arabian country), also close in sound to the Swahili imani, 'faith.' As a given name it reads modern and warm; routes layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A place-linked name: Omani means 'of Oman,' and echoes 'faith' (said 'oh-MAH-nee'). Modern and warm.
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Origin LowArabic, Swahili
MeaningA place-linked name meaning 'of Oman' (the Arabian country), also close in sound to the Swahili imani, 'faith.' As a given name it reads modern and warm; routes layered.
U.S. rank (2025)#8730 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 73

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520042025

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

Omani reads as 'of Oman,' the Arabian country, and sounds close to the Swahili for 'faith.' As a given name it is modern and warm, its routes layered, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-MAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a first name. Rare, place-linked, and warm.

Did you know? Omani means 'of Oman' — the Arabian country — and echoes the Swahili imani ('faith'), a modern, warm name whose routes are layered, which we note (said 'oh-MAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Omani — 'of Oman'; echoes Swahili imani 'faith'; layered

Variations

OmanieOmanyImani

Nicknames

OmMani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Omani mean?

Omani means 'of Oman' and echoes the Swahili imani ('faith'). The routes are layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Omani?

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

Is Omani a boy or girl name?

Omani is a boy's name.

How popular is Omani?

Omani is a rare name in the U.S.

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