Emani Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Emani is an African American Vernacular English name derived from the Arabic name Imani, meaning 'faith' or 'belief'. The name has evolved from Imani to Emani and gained popularity in the late 20th century. It reflects traits of individuality and cultural significance, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Emani 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 maintaining steady 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, Emani has been stalled for female in MidWest, 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. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, 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, 'Emani' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10292nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5587th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5679th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3855th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1175th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1140th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Emani' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Emani"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈmɑːni/
Origin
African American Vernacular English
Etymology
Emani is believed to be derived from the Arabic name Imani, which means 'faith' or 'belief'. The name has been adapted and popularized within African American communities.
Meaning
faith, belief
Language Evolution
Imani, Emani
Historical Usage
Emani gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend of unique and culturally significant names prevalent in African American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Imani, Emanie, Eman
Modern Popularity & Image
Emani is viewed as a modern and unique name with positive connotations related to faith and strength. It is often associated with individuality and cultural heritage.
Famous People
Emani 22 (singer), Emani Banks (social media influencer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Emani"
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 "Emani"
"Emani" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10292nd of 16616 | 30 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5587th of 24088 | 222 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5679th of 23106 | 188 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3855th of 27321 | 400 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1175th of 35406 | 3,140 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1140th of 30306 | 2,627 |
Regional Popularity of "Emani" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
62.48% 4663rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
62.77% 4282nd/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Emani" 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) |
67.46% 2486th/3685 |
40.22% 1800th/4475 |
53.83% 2796th/5194 |
53.11% 3355th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.95% 1189th/4582 |
13.65% 705th/5164 |
14.14% 1034th/7313 |
25.71% 1919th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
28.94% 1153rd/3984 |
28.50% 1279th/4487 |
13.54% 924th/6822 |
24.47% 1536th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Emani"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Emani" 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.