Imani vs Akoni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imani

Boy #2,867 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"faith, belief"

Origin: Swahili

Swahili African American East African

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Boy #7,660 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"priceless one, highly praiseworthy"

Origin: Latin via Hawaiian

Hawaiian Polynesian

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Imani Rank #2,867

Akoni Rank #7,660

Imani is more popular, ranked #2867 vs #7660 for Akoni.

Is Imani or Akoni more popular?

Imani is more popular, ranked #2867 compared to Akoni at #7660 in the United States.

What do Imani and Akoni mean?

Imani means "faith, belief" (Swahili origin). Akoni means "priceless one, highly praiseworthy" (Latin via Hawaiian origin).

Are Imani and Akoni boy or girl names?

Imani is primarily a boy name. Akoni is primarily a boy name.