Imani vs Keyshawn

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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Popularity Comparison

Imani Rank #526
Keyshawn Rank #3,049

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 vs #3049 for Keyshawn.

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

Keyshawn ___

  • Keyshawn James
  • Keyshawn Elijah
  • Keyshawn Andre
  • Keyshawn Marcus
  • Keyshawn Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

If you choose Keyshawn

Deshawn Rashawn Aaliyah Kamari Nasir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imani or Keyshawn more popular?

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 compared to Keyshawn at #3049 in the United States.

What do Imani and Keyshawn mean?

Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin). Keyshawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Imani and Keyshawn boy or girl names?

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

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