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Umar vs Amani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Umar

Boy #1,167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, thriving, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic West African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,167
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Umar Rank #1,167
Amani Rank #1,276

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 vs #1276 for Amani.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Umar or Amani more popular?

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 compared to Amani at #1276 in the United States.

What do Umar and Amani mean?

Umar means "flourishing, thriving, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Amani means "peace, security" (Swahili origin).

Are Umar and Amani boy or girl names?

Umar is primarily a boy name. Amani is primarily a boy name.

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