Imani
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Origin and meaning
Name: Imani (i-m-a-n-i)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2023: Female #467, Male #881
Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Faith
Origin: African-American
Meaning: Faith
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: belief or faith
Origin and Meaning: Imani is an African name derived from the Swahili language, meaning “faith”.
Etymology: The name Imani is derived from the Swahili word “imani”, which means “faith”.
Derived: Imani is also derived from the Arabic word “iman”, which means “belief”.
History of Name: Imani has been used as a name in Africa since the early 20th century. It has become increasingly popular in the United States since the 1970s.
Style of the Name: Imani is a unisex name, and can be used for both boys and girls.
Symbolism of the Name: Imani is a symbol of faith and belief, and is often used to represent strength and resilience.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /ɪmˈæni/
Syllables: i-m-a-n-i
Imani's luck prospects
| Destiny | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Friendship | Poor | ★★ |
| Love | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Family | Good | ★★★★ |
| Money | Average | ★★★ |
| Health | Average | ★★★ |
Personality traits of name Imani
- Disciplined
- Peaceful
- Witty
- Passionate
- Perfectionist
- Boastful
- Insincere
Astrology of name Imani
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Element: Water
Ruling planet: Pluto
Lucky metal: Brass
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| Lucky colors: | Bronze Violet Olive |
Totem pet: Cockatiel
Totem animal: Frog
Totem plant: Jasmine
Totem tree: Teak
Lucky weekday: Wednesday
Favorable month: April
Lucky numbers: 1, 4, 15
Lucky days of the month: 3, 5, 7
Unlucky number: 49
Hobbies: windsurfing, photography, collecting
Careers: Legal Services, Public Relations, Business Services
Health issues: Sleep issues due to heavy unrest in mind
Letters count: 5
Numerology of name Imani
Name popularity
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 758 | 25 |
| 1991 | 739 | 25 |
| 1992 | 761 | 22 |
| 1993 | 725 | 46 |
| 1994 | 734 | 43 |
| 1995 | 758 | 43 |
| 1996 | 725 | 52 |
| 1997 | 740 | 52 |
| 1998 | 750 | 50 |
| 1999 | 770 | 43 |
| 2000 | 773 | 41 |
| 2001 | 795 | 31 |
| 2002 | 780 | 39 |
| 2003 | 804 | 27 |
| 2004 | 808 | 41 |
| 2005 | 856 | 23 |
| 2008 | 885 | 31 |
| 2009 | 878 | 21 |
| 2010 | 861 | 26 |
| 2011 | 851 | 32 |
| 2012 | 874 | 26 |
| 2013 | 865 | 24 |
| 2016 | 901 | 25 |
| 2017 | 874 | 35 |
| 2018 | 893 | 23 |
| 2019 | 877 | 40 |
| 2020 | 896 | 32 |
| 2021 | 881 | 58 |
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 734 | 21 |
| 1973 | 721 | 29 |
| 1974 | 717 | 32 |
| 1975 | 736 | 25 |
| 1976 | 727 | 25 |
| 1977 | 746 | 31 |
| 1978 | 733 | 36 |
| 1979 | 757 | 32 |
| 1980 | 763 | 37 |
| 1981 | 755 | 37 |
| 1982 | 753 | 40 |
| 1983 | 745 | 42 |
| 1984 | 769 | 32 |
| 1985 | 766 | 36 |
| 1986 | 768 | 48 |
| 1987 | 757 | 48 |
| 1988 | 741 | 76 |
| 1989 | 707 | 127 |
| 1990 | 664 | 203 |
| 1991 | 566 | 288 |
| 1992 | 471 | 427 |
| 1993 | 416 | 541 |
| 1994 | 290 | 905 |
| 1995 | 258 | 1034 |
| 1996 | 233 | 1171 |
| 1997 | 236 | 1185 |
| 1998 | 244 | 1222 |
| 1999 | 285 | 1035 |
| 2000 | 291 | 1051 |
| 2001 | 291 | 1047 |
| 2002 | 302 | 968 |
| 2003 | 313 | 954 |
| 2004 | 365 | 801 |
| 2005 | 388 | 757 |
| 2006 | 384 | 784 |
| 2007 | 371 | 845 |
| 2008 | 362 | 840 |
| 2009 | 382 | 774 |
| 2010 | 350 | 861 |
| 2011 | 358 | 809 |
| 2012 | 358 | 807 |
| 2013 | 422 | 625 |
| 2014 | 461 | 624 |
| 2015 | 466 | 584 |
| 2016 | 471 | 576 |
| 2017 | 474 | 573 |
| 2018 | 448 | 607 |
| 2019 | 456 | 593 |
| 2020 | 468 | 577 |
| 2021 | 467 | 572 |
Name Imani in sign language
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NIImani's name color
Imani