Amani vs West

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amani

Boy #1,276 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace, security"

Origin: Swahili

Swahili Arabic East African American

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Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Amani Rank #1,276

West Rank #1,339

Amani is more popular, ranked #1276 vs #1339 for West.

Is Amani or West more popular?

Amani is more popular, ranked #1276 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do Amani and West mean?

Amani means "peace, security" (Swahili origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Amani and West boy or girl names?

Amani is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.