Imani vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imani or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Imani at #526 in the United States.

What do Imani and Olivia mean?

Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Imani and Olivia boy or girl names?

Imani is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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