Amani vs Malek

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

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Popularity Comparison

Amani Rank #634
Malek Rank #1,428

Amani is more popular, ranked #634 vs #1428 for Malek.

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

Malek ___

  • Malek Omar
  • Malek Hassan
  • Malek Tariq
  • Malek James
  • Malek Amin
  • Malek Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amani

Zara Imani Jabari Aaliyah Kofi

If you choose Malek

Layla Amira Jalen Yasmin Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amani or Malek more popular?

Amani is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Amani and Malek mean?

Amani means "peace, tranquility" (Swahili origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Amani and Malek boy or girl names?

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

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