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Amani is a feminine name used in Arabic. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘wishes’ in Arabic, related to the root منا (manā) meaning ‘to tempt, to put to the test’." It ranked #678 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘wishes’ in Arabic, related to the root منا (manā) meaning ‘to tempt, to put to the test’. The entry lists its usage as Arabic.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Amani ranked #678 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #678 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amani mean?
Amani means "wishes", according to Behind the Name.
Is Amani a popular name?
Amani ranked #678 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Amani a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Amani appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Amani — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
