Amani Name Meaning & Origin
/ah-MAH-nee/Amani is possibly a name of Kenyan origin.
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Name Origin
Amani is a name with roots in multiple cultures. In Swahili, it means 'peace' and is common in East Africa. In Arabic, it also means 'peace' or 'safety' and is used across Arab-speaking countries. The name is popular among various communities for its positive meaning.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Kenyan (Bantu) 40% -
Indian (South Asian) 35% -
Arabic (Arab) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Amani
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 419 girls and 107 boys in the US were named Amani.
Growth of the name Amani in the US (SSA Data):
Amani Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 2
People with this name tend to be: Peacemaker, intuitive and cooperative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
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