Nick vs Amani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Amani

Boy #1,276 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, security"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,276
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Amani Rank #1,276

Amani is more popular, ranked #1276 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Amani more popular?

Amani is more popular, ranked #1276 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Amani mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Amani means "peace, security" (Swahili origin).

Are Nick and Amani boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Amani is primarily a boy name.

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