Yamani
Pronunciation: [ y-ahm-AHN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yamani first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 5 babies have been named Yamani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yamani is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,729 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,729
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Yamani is also used as a girl name, ranked #20084.
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About the Name Yamani
Yamani is a boy name .
Is Yamani a boy or girl name? Yamani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,729 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #20,084. Yamani is more commonly used as a girl name.
Yamani is currently ranked #27,729 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yamani include Yam, Yama, Yamay, Yamaie, Yay, Yaie, and Yamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yamani include Yaman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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