Acen vs Imani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Acen

Boy #2,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"first-born son"

Origin: Acholi/Luo

Cultural Roots

Ugandan East African Acholi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,756
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

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Imani

Girl #526 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili African American East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#526
Total SSA Count
583
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mani, Ima

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Acen Rank #2,756
Imani Rank #526

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 vs #2756 for Acen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Acen ___

  • Acen James
  • Acen David
  • Acen Michael
  • Acen Emmanuel
  • Acen Joseph

Imani ___

  • Imani Grace
  • Imani Rose
  • Imani Joy
  • Imani Nicole
  • Imani Simone
  • Imani Danielle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Acen

Apio Okello Atim Awino Odongo

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acen or Imani more popular?

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 compared to Acen at #2756 in the United States.

What do Acen and Imani mean?

Acen means "first-born son" (Acholi/Luo origin). Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin).

Are Acen and Imani boy or girl names?

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

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