Imani vs Aiko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imani

Boy #2,867 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"faith, belief"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili African American East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,867
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Aiko

Boy #10,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"child of love"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,540
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Imani Rank #2,867
Aiko Rank #10,540

Imani is more popular, ranked #2867 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imani or Aiko more popular?

Imani is more popular, ranked #2867 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Imani and Aiko mean?

Imani means "faith, belief" (Swahili origin). Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin).

Are Imani and Aiko boy or girl names?

Imani is primarily a boy name. Aiko is primarily a boy name.

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