Imani vs Jahlil

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

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Jahlil

Boy #2,782 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sublime, magnificent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,782
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jah, Lil

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Popularity Comparison

Imani Rank #526
Jahlil Rank #2,782

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 vs #2782 for Jahlil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imani ___

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

Jahlil ___

  • Jahlil Malik
  • Jahlil Andre
  • Jahlil Deon
  • Jahlil Isaiah
  • Jahlil Marcus
  • Jahlil Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

If you choose Jahlil

Amari Khalil Zion Anaya Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imani or Jahlil more popular?

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 compared to Jahlil at #2782 in the United States.

What do Imani and Jahlil mean?

Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin). Jahlil means "sublime, magnificent" (Arabic origin).

Are Imani and Jahlil boy or girl names?

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

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