Kimani vs Amani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kimani

Boy #3,592 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful and gentle"

Origin: Kikuyu

Kenyan African African-American

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Girl #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Swahili

Arabic Swahili East African American

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Kimani Rank #3,592

Amani Rank #634

Amani is more popular, ranked #634 vs #3592 for Kimani.

Is Kimani or Amani more popular?

Amani is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Kimani at #3592 in the United States.

What do Kimani and Amani mean?

Kimani means "beautiful and gentle" (Kikuyu origin). Amani means "peace, tranquility" (Swahili origin).

Are Kimani and Amani boy or girl names?

Kimani is primarily a boy name. Amani is primarily a girl name.