Frances vs Imani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frances

Girl #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from France, free one"

Origin: Medieval Latin

English American Italian

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Girl #526 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Swahili

Swahili African American East African American

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Frances Rank #379

Imani Rank #526

Frances is more popular, ranked #379 vs #526 for Imani.

Is Frances or Imani more popular?

Frances is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Imani at #526 in the United States.

What do Frances and Imani mean?

Frances means "from France, free one" (Medieval Latin origin). Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin).

Are Frances and Imani boy or girl names?

Frances is primarily a girl name. Imani is primarily a girl name.