Charli 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

Charli Rank #524
Imani Rank #526

Charli is more popular, ranked #524 vs #526 for Imani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charli ___

  • Charli Mae
  • Charli Rose
  • Charli Grace
  • Charli Jane
  • Charli Rae
  • Charli Ann

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 Charli

Milo Finn Billie Frankie Remi

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charli or Imani more popular?

Charli is more popular, ranked #524 compared to Imani at #526 in the United States.

What do Charli and Imani mean?

Charli means "free woman, strong" (Germanic origin). Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin).

Are Charli and Imani boy or girl names?

Charli is primarily a girl name. Imani is primarily a girl name.

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