Imani vs Paige

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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Paige

Girl #375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young servant, page boy"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#375
Total SSA Count
826
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pai, Pay, Paie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Imani Rank #526
Paige Rank #375

Paige is more popular, ranked #375 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

Paige ___

  • Paige Elizabeth
  • Paige Marie
  • Paige Ann
  • Paige Lynn
  • Paige Nicole
  • Paige Alexandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

If you choose Paige

Tyler Logan Taylor Morgan Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imani or Paige more popular?

Paige is more popular, ranked #375 compared to Imani at #526 in the United States.

What do Imani and Paige mean?

Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin). Paige means "young servant, page boy" (Old French origin).

Are Imani and Paige boy or girl names?

Imani is primarily a girl name. Paige is primarily a girl name.

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