Adhara vs Imani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adhara

Girl #471 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"virgins, maidens"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Astronomical American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#471
Total SSA Count
654
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Addie, Dara, Ara

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Adhara Rank #471
Imani Rank #526

Adhara is more popular, ranked #471 vs #526 for Imani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adhara ___

  • Adhara Rose
  • Adhara Celeste
  • Adhara Nova
  • Adhara Luna
  • Adhara Stella
  • Adhara Grace

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 Adhara

Lyra Vega Cassidy Nova Orion

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adhara or Imani more popular?

Adhara is more popular, ranked #471 compared to Imani at #526 in the United States.

What do Adhara and Imani mean?

Adhara means "virgins, maidens" (Arabic origin). Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin).

Are Adhara and Imani boy or girl names?

Adhara is primarily a girl name. Imani is primarily a girl name.

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