Amani vs Khari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amani

Girl #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#634
Total SSA Count
464
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mani

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Khari

Boy #1,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"kingly, like a king"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili African American West African Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,224
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kha, Khy, Khie

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Popularity Comparison

Amani Rank #634
Khari Rank #1,224

Amani is more popular, ranked #634 vs #1224 for Khari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amani ___

  • Amani Grace
  • Amani Rose
  • Amani Faith
  • Amani Joy
  • Amani Nicole

Khari ___

  • Khari James
  • Khari Emmanuel
  • Khari Darius
  • Khari Isaiah
  • Khari Malik
  • Khari Zaire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amani

Zara Imani Jabari Aaliyah Kofi

If you choose Khari

Zara Malik Amara Kofi Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amani or Khari more popular?

Amani is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Khari at #1224 in the United States.

What do Amani and Khari mean?

Amani means "peace, tranquility" (Swahili origin). Khari means "kingly, like a king" (Swahili origin).

Are Amani and Khari boy or girl names?

Amani is primarily a girl name. Khari is primarily a boy name.

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