Amare vs Damani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amare

Boy #2,074 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he will build, God has constructed"

Origin: Amharic/Ethiopian

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian African American Eritrean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,074
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ama, Mare

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Damani

Boy #2,038 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"visionary, one who sees ahead"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili East African African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,038
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dami, Mani

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Popularity Comparison

Amare Rank #2,074
Damani Rank #2,038

Damani is more popular, ranked #2038 vs #2074 for Amare.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amare ___

  • Amare James
  • Amare David
  • Amare Emmanuel
  • Amare Joseph
  • Amare Elijah
  • Amare Isaiah

Damani ___

  • Damani James
  • Damani Emmanuel
  • Damani Kwame
  • Damani Isaiah
  • Damani Leon
  • Damani Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amare

Kofi Amara Zuri Jabari Nia

If you choose Damani

Amara Zuri Imani Amani Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amare or Damani more popular?

Damani is more popular, ranked #2038 compared to Amare at #2074 in the United States.

What do Amare and Damani mean?

Amare means "he will build, God has constructed" (Amharic/Ethiopian origin). Damani means "visionary, one who sees ahead" (Swahili origin).

Are Amare and Damani boy or girl names?

Amare is primarily a boy name. Damani is primarily a boy name.

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