Amani Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Amani is an Arabic name meaning 'wishes' or 'aspirations'. It has evolved from Classical Arabic to its modern form. The name embodies traits of hope and positivity. There is no biblical relevance associated with Amani, but it has gained popularity in contemporary society, particularly among Arabic speakers.
The name Amani is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Amani has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Amani' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5780th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4084th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1507th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1812th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6125th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1828th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 671st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 678th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Amani' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Amani"
Pronunciation
/əˈmɑːni/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
Amani is derived from the Arabic word 'أماني', which means 'wishes' or 'aspirations'.
Meaning
wishes, aspirations
Language Evolution
Amani (Modern Arabic), أماني (Classical Arabic)
Historical Usage
Amani has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries, as a name symbolizing hope and dreams.
Variants & Derivatives
Aman, Amanie, Amanita
Modern Popularity & Image
Amani is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with positivity and hope.
Famous People
Amani Toomer, an American former football player, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, a prominent activist and founder of MuslimGirl.com
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Amani"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Amani"
"Amani" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5780th of 10718 | 47 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4084th of 16616 | 196 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1507th of 24088 | 1,499 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1812th of 23106 | 1,037 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6125th of 19264 | 124 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1828th of 27321 | 1,130 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 671st of 35406 | 6,593 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 678th of 30306 | 5,171 |
Regional Popularity of "Amani" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
42.70% 1911th/4475 |
- |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
38.15% 1748th/4582 |
21.44% 1107th/5164 |
22.49% 1645th/7313 |
22.56% 1684th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
51.56% 2054th/3984 |
39.67% 1780th/4487 |
27.26% 1860th/6822 |
29.73% 1866th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Amani" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
43.04% 1586th/3685 |
23.73% 1062nd/4475 |
35.93% 1866th/5194 |
32.50% 2053rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
15.67% 718th/4582 |
8.79% 454th/5164 |
8.11% 593rd/7313 |
13.94% 1040th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
17.72% 706th/3984 |
14.78% 663rd/4487 |
8.53% 582nd/6822 |
14.34% 900th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Amani"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Amani" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.