Imani vs Mckenna

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

Imani Rank #526
Mckenna Rank #378

Mckenna is more popular, ranked #378 vs #526 for Imani.

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

Mckenna ___

  • Mckenna Rose
  • Mckenna Grace
  • Mckenna Marie
  • Mckenna Lynn
  • Mckenna Jane
  • Mckenna Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

If you choose Mckenna

Connor Declan Fiona Maeve Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imani or Mckenna more popular?

Mckenna is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Imani at #526 in the United States.

What do Imani and Mckenna mean?

Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin). Mckenna means "son of Cionaodh (fire-born)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Imani and Mckenna boy or girl names?

Imani is primarily a girl name. Mckenna is primarily a girl name.

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