Imani
Meaning
"faith"
Origin: Swahili
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #526
- Total SSA Count
- 583
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mani, Ima
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"faith"
Origin: Swahili
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew via Irish
Imani is more popular, ranked #526 vs #3049 for Keyshawn.
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Imani is more popular, ranked #526 compared to Keyshawn at #3049 in the United States.
Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin). Keyshawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).
Imani is primarily a girl name. Keyshawn is primarily a boy name.