Imani vs Zylan

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 #2,705 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"modern invented name, possibly meaning sky or zeal"

Origin: American

American African American

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Imani Rank #2,867

Zylan Rank #2,705

Zylan is more popular, ranked #2705 vs #2867 for Imani.

Is Imani or Zylan more popular?

Zylan is more popular, ranked #2705 compared to Imani at #2867 in the United States.

What do Imani and Zylan mean?

Imani means "faith, belief" (Swahili origin). Zylan means "modern invented name, possibly meaning sky or zeal" (American origin).

Are Imani and Zylan boy or girl names?

Imani is primarily a boy name. Zylan is primarily a boy name.