Imanii
ih-MAH-nee
Imanii is a girl’s name of African origin, meaning “Meaning 'faith' or 'belief,' Imani is a Swahili name. It's often used to represent the seventh day of Kwanzaa.”. It currently ranks #11456 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2010.
What Imanii Means
“Meaning 'faith' or 'belief,' Imani is a Swahili name. It's often used to represent the seventh day of Kwanzaa.”
The Story of Imanii
Imagine a daughter whose very name is a promise of hope, a testament to the power of belief in shaping her world.
Rooted in Swahili, Imani means 'faith' or 'belief,' a name deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Africa. It notably represents the seventh day of Kwanzaa, Umoja, symbolizing unity, but the name itself embodies the principle of faith required to achieve it.
You envision a daughter who greets each day with optimism, her spirit resilient and her creativity unbound. This name is for a child whose strong will is matched by a deep inner hope, a source of light for you.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#12 in 2010
Total Births
125
First Recorded
1997
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