Imani vs Veda

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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Veda

Girl #692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"knowledge, wisdom"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#692
Total SSA Count
407
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vee

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Popularity Comparison

Imani Rank #526
Veda Rank #692

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 vs #692 for Veda.

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

Veda ___

  • Veda Rose
  • Veda Jean
  • Veda June
  • Veda Claire
  • Veda Iris
  • Veda Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Nia

If you choose Veda

Indra Sage Bodhi Anaya Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imani or Veda more popular?

Imani is more popular, ranked #526 compared to Veda at #692 in the United States.

What do Imani and Veda mean?

Imani means "faith" (Swahili origin). Veda means "knowledge, wisdom" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Imani and Veda boy or girl names?

Imani is primarily a girl name. Veda is primarily a girl name.

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