
The short answer
Armani is a unisex name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an Italian surname meaning ‘son of Ermanno’. It has been used as a given name due to the fashion company Armani, which was founded by the clothing designer Giorgio Armani (1934-2025)." It ranked #495 for boys and #562 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an Italian surname meaning ‘son of Ermanno’. It has been used as a given name due to the fashion company Armani, which was founded by the clothing designer Giorgio Armani (1934-2025). The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Armani ranked #495 for boys and #562 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 (boys) | 2025 | #495 | ssa-2025 |
| United States (girls) | 2025 | #562 | ssa-2025 |
United States, 2025: #495 (Social Security Administration)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Armani mean?
Armani means "son of Ermanno", according to Behind the Name.
Is Armani a popular name?
Armani ranked #495 for boys and #562 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Armani a boy's or a girl's name?
Armani appears in both the boys' and girls' SSA lists for 2025, so it is used for both.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Armani — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.