Imani

Meaning of Imani

Imani means "faith" in Swahili. It represents belief and trust.

Imani has Swahili roots — browse every Swahili baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Imani

Imani has cooled off, slipping to #579 in 2025, down from a peak of #301 in 2001.

Notable people named Imani

• Imani Hakim
  Actress, "Everybody Hates Chris"
• Imani Coppola
  Singer and songwriter
• Imani McGee-Stafford
  Professional basketball player
• Imani Perry
  Professor and author
• Imani Duckett
  Track and field athlete

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Questions about the name Imani

What does the name Imani mean?

Imani means imani means "faith" in swahili. it represents belief and trust, and it comes from Swahili origins.

Is Imani a boy's or a girl's name?

Imani is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Imani?

In 2025, Imani ranked #579 for girls, down from #526 the year before.

When was Imani most popular?

Imani peaked at #301 in 2001.