Imani
ee-MAH-nee
Popularity
#526
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
28,649
Peak Year
#1,272 in 1998
First Recorded
1970
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Imani is a Swahili name meaning 'faith'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Imani Hakim
American actress.
Personality Traits
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