Imani vs Kanon

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 #2,989 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flower sound"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American Scandinavian

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Imani Rank #2,867

Kanon Rank #2,989

Imani is more popular, ranked #2867 vs #2989 for Kanon.

Is Imani or Kanon more popular?

Imani is more popular, ranked #2867 compared to Kanon at #2989 in the United States.

What do Imani and Kanon mean?

Imani means "faith, belief" (Swahili origin). Kanon means "flower sound" (Japanese origin).

Are Imani and Kanon boy or girl names?

Imani is primarily a boy name. Kanon is primarily a boy name.