Imani vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imani or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Imani at #526 in the United States.

What do Imani and Noah mean?

Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Imani and Noah boy or girl names?

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

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