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Amani vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amani

Boy #1,276 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, security"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,276
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

Cultural Roots

American English Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,203
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Amani Rank #1,276
Cedar Rank #1,203

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1276 for Amani.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amani or Cedar more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Amani at #1276 in the United States.

What do Amani and Cedar mean?

Amani means "peace, security" (Swahili origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Amani and Cedar boy or girl names?

Amani is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.

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