Amani vs Macie

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Macie

Girl #473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Macey (Normandy place name)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#473
Total SSA Count
652
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mae, Mace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amani Rank #634
Macie Rank #473

Macie is more popular, ranked #473 vs #634 for Amani.

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

Macie ___

  • Macie Grace
  • Macie Rose
  • Macie Ann
  • Macie Jane
  • Macie Faith
  • Macie Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amani

Zara Imani Jabari Aaliyah Kofi

If you choose Macie

Gracie Lacie Lacey Lily Hayley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amani or Macie more popular?

Macie is more popular, ranked #473 compared to Amani at #634 in the United States.

What do Amani and Macie mean?

Amani means "peace, tranquility" (Swahili origin). Macie means "from Macey (Normandy place name)" (Old French origin).

Are Amani and Macie boy or girl names?

Amani is primarily a girl name. Macie is primarily a girl name.

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