Emma 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

Emma Rank #2
Imani Rank #526

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #526 for Imani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Imani more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Imani at #526 in the United States.

What do Emma and Imani mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin).

Are Emma and Imani boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Imani is primarily a girl name.

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