Amani vs Marlee

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
Marlee Rank #509

Marlee is more popular, ranked #509 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

Marlee ___

  • Marlee Grace
  • Marlee Rose
  • Marlee Jane
  • Marlee Ann
  • Marlee Faith
  • Marlee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amani

Zara Imani Jabari Aaliyah Kofi

If you choose Marlee

Brody Grayson Jaxon Paisley Kinsley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amani or Marlee more popular?

Marlee is more popular, ranked #509 compared to Amani at #634 in the United States.

What do Amani and Marlee mean?

Amani means "peace, tranquility" (Swahili origin). Marlee means "pleasant meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Amani and Marlee boy or girl names?

Amani is primarily a girl name. Marlee is primarily a girl name.

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