Imani vs Excel

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 #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Imani Rank #2,867

Excel Rank #38,796

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

Is Imani or Excel more popular?

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

What do Imani and Excel mean?

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

Are Imani and Excel boy or girl names?

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