Excel vs Imani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Boy #2,867 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"faith, belief"

Origin: Swahili

Swahili African American East African

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Excel Rank #38,796

Imani Rank #2,867

Imani is more popular, ranked #2867 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Imani more popular?

Imani is more popular, ranked #2867 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Imani mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Imani means "faith, belief" (Swahili origin).

Are Excel and Imani boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Imani is primarily a boy name.