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Amani vs Nick

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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Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amani Rank #1,276
Nick Rank #1,422

Amani is more popular, ranked #1276 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amani or Nick more popular?

Amani is more popular, ranked #1276 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Amani and Nick mean?

Amani means "peace, security" (Swahili origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Amani and Nick boy or girl names?

Amani is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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