Imani vs Sakani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imani

Girl #526 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Swahili

Swahili African American East African American

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Boy #5,176 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"be happy, rejoice"

Origin: Nguni Bantu

South African Zulu Ndebele Swazi

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Imani Rank #526

Sakani Rank #5,176

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 vs #5176 for Sakani.

Is Imani or Sakani more popular?

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 compared to Sakani at #5176 in the United States.

What do Imani and Sakani mean?

Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin). Sakani means "be happy, rejoice" (Nguni Bantu origin).

Are Imani and Sakani boy or girl names?

Imani is primarily a girl name. Sakani is primarily a boy name.