Dawud 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

Dawud Rank #2,894
Imani Rank #526

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 vs #2894 for Dawud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dawud ___

  • Dawud Ibrahim
  • Dawud Yusuf
  • Dawud Hassan
  • Dawud Ali
  • Dawud Omar

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 Dawud

Maryam Fatima Isa Yusuf Aisha

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawud or Imani more popular?

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 compared to Dawud at #2894 in the United States.

What do Dawud and Imani mean?

Dawud means "beloved" (Hebrew origin). Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin).

Are Dawud and Imani boy or girl names?

Dawud is primarily a boy name. Imani is primarily a girl name.

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