Amani vs Zackary

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

Zackary

Boy #1,417 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew Zechariah

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,417
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zack, Zak, Z

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amani Rank #634
Zackary Rank #1,417

Amani is more popular, ranked #634 vs #1417 for Zackary.

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

Zackary ___

  • Zackary James
  • Zackary Thomas
  • Zackary Michael
  • Zackary Ryan
  • Zackary Lee
  • Zackary Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amani

Zara Imani Jabari Aaliyah Kofi

If you choose Zackary

Tyler Jordan Madison Brittany Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amani or Zackary more popular?

Amani is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Zackary at #1417 in the United States.

What do Amani and Zackary mean?

Amani means "peace, tranquility" (Swahili origin). Zackary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew Zechariah origin).

Are Amani and Zackary boy or girl names?

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

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