West vs Amani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,276 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace, security"

Origin: Swahili

Swahili Arabic East African American

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West Rank #1,339

Amani Rank #1,276

Amani is more popular, ranked #1276 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Amani more popular?

Amani is more popular, ranked #1276 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Amani mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Amani means "peace, security" (Swahili origin).

Are West and Amani boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Amani is primarily a boy name.