Amani
Girl name · #678 in 2025 · Uniqueness 59/100
In 2025, 419 baby girls were named Amani, placing it at #678 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #728, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,296 girls born in 2025 was named Amani.
The 56-year story
Amani first appears in the Social Security records in 1969, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 529 girls were named Amani — good for #585 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Amani per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Amani in class?
Amani scores 59 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Amani is most common
Geography matters for names, and Amani is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Amanis were TX (45), CA (30), IL (25), FL (24), GA (20). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Amani
Statistically, parents drawn to Amani tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Armani, Avani, Imani, Emani, and Dani.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Amani | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 419 | #678 |
| 2024 | 464 | #636 |
| 2023 | 481 | #621 |
| 2022 | 513 | #584 |
| 2021 | 424 | #685 |
| 2020 | 437 | #659 |
| 2019 | 403 | #708 |
| 2018 | 374 | #741 |
| 2017 | 363 | #763 |
| 2016 | 402 | #708 |
| 2015 | 389 | #728 |
| 2014 | 441 | #646 |
| 2013 | 482 | #589 |
| 2012 | 512 | #574 |
| 2011 | 520 | #562 |
| 2010 | 528 | #553 |
| 2009 | 524 | #580 |
| 2008 | 529 | #585 |
| 2007 | 456 | #650 |
| 2006 | 411 | #686 |
| 2005 | 431 | #644 |
| 2004 | 468 | #597 |
| 2003 | 368 | #709 |
| 2002 | 372 | #675 |
| 2001 | 339 | #719 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amani a popular girl name?
Amani ranked #678 among girls in 2025 with 419 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #728.
When was the name Amani most popular?
Amani peaked in 2008, when 529 American girls received the name (ranked #585 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Amani?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,296 newborn American girls was named Amani. It scores 59/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.