Imani vs Mahzi

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

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Imani →

Mahzi

Boy #2,902 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my vision, my sight"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,902
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Maz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Mahzi →

Popularity Comparison

Imani Rank #526
Mahzi Rank #2,902

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 vs #2902 for Mahzi.

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

Mahzi ___

  • Mahzi James
  • Mahzi Lee
  • Mahzi Cole
  • Mahzi River
  • Mahzi Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

If you choose Mahzi

Zara Jada Cyrus Levi Nova

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imani or Mahzi more popular?

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 compared to Mahzi at #2902 in the United States.

What do Imani and Mahzi mean?

Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin). Mahzi means "my vision, my sight" (Hebrew origin).

Are Imani and Mahzi boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Mahzi vs Imani Imani vs Remy Imani vs Kayla Imani vs London Imani vs Alaya
← Full profile: Imani ← Full profile: Mahzi Browse all baby names