Damani
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Damani first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 638 babies have been named Damani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Damani is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,877 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,877
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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Damani is also used as a boy name, ranked #2038.
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About the Name Damani
Damani is a girl name .
Is Damani a boy or girl name? Damani is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,877 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,038. Damani is more commonly used as a boy name.
Damani is currently ranked #7,877 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Damani include Dama, Damay, Damaie, Day, Daie, and Damkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Damani include Damaris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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