Amani vs Sultan

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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Sultan

Boy #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, authority, power"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,298
Total SSA Count
151
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Suli

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Popularity Comparison

Amani Rank #634
Sultan Rank #1,298

Amani is more popular, ranked #634 vs #1298 for Sultan.

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

Sultan ___

  • Sultan Ahmad
  • Sultan Ali
  • Sultan Ibrahim
  • Sultan Hassan
  • Sultan Malik
  • Sultan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amani

Zara Imani Jabari Aaliyah Kofi

If you choose Sultan

Malik Tariq Amir Fatima Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amani or Sultan more popular?

Amani is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Sultan at #1298 in the United States.

What do Amani and Sultan mean?

Amani means "peace, tranquility" (Swahili origin). Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin).

Are Amani and Sultan boy or girl names?

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

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