Sakani vs Imani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sakani

Boy #5,176 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"be happy, rejoice"

Origin: Nguni Bantu

South African Zulu Ndebele Swazi

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Girl #526 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Swahili

Swahili African American East African American

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Sakani Rank #5,176

Imani Rank #526

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

Is Sakani or Imani more popular?

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

What do Sakani and Imani mean?

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

Are Sakani and Imani boy or girl names?

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