Imani vs Oshea

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

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Oshea

Boy #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the hawk-like one (Irish)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Irish African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,714
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
O, Shea

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Popularity Comparison

Imani Rank #526
Oshea Rank #2,714

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 vs #2714 for Oshea.

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

Oshea ___

  • Oshea James
  • Oshea Michael
  • Oshea David
  • Oshea Emmanuel
  • Oshea Malik
  • Oshea Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

If you choose Oshea

Elijah Isaiah Micah Aaliyah Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imani or Oshea more popular?

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 compared to Oshea at #2714 in the United States.

What do Imani and Oshea mean?

Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin). Oshea means "descendant of the hawk-like one (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Imani and Oshea boy or girl names?

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

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