Amelia vs Imani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imani

Girl #526 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili African American East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#526
Total SSA Count
583
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mani, Ima

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Imani Rank #526

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #526 for Imani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Imani ___

  • Imani Grace
  • Imani Rose
  • Imani Joy
  • Imani Nicole
  • Imani Simone
  • Imani Danielle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Imani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Imani at #526 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Imani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin).

Are Amelia and Imani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Imani is primarily a girl name.

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