Unisex name · Swahili
Amani
“peace; wishes, aspirations”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Amani.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Amani — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Amani carries two meanings from two languages at once. In Swahili it is peace, borrowed from Arabic aman, safety. In Arabic itself amani is the plural of umniyah, wishes or aspirations. Both readings are in active use and neither is wrong.
It is common across East Africa and widely used among African American families, where it entered on the Swahili reading during the Kwanzaa-influenced naming of the 1970s. It hovers around the edge of the US top 1000.
Mani is the short form. Three syllables want one or two (Amani Rae, Amani Zuri). On our vibe map it is Soft & Dreamy with Boho colour.
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All Swahili names →Amani — common questions
Is Amani a boy or girl name?
Amani is a unisex name — it is given to boys and girls alike, and we list it that way (Swahili origin).
What does the name Amani mean?
Amani means “peace; wishes, aspirations” of Swahili origin. Amani carries two meanings from two languages at once. In Swahili it is peace, borrowed from Arabic aman, safety. In Arabic itself amani is the plural of umniyah, wishes or aspirations. Both readings are in active use and neither is wrong.
Where does the name Amani come from?
Amani is Swahili in origin. It is common across East Africa and widely used among African American families, where it entered on the Swahili reading during the Kwanzaa-influenced naming of the 1970s. It hovers around the edge of the US top 1000.
What are common nicknames for Amani?
Ami and Mani — the short-forms parents most often use for Amani.
How popular is Amani?
Amani did not make the top 1,000 boys' or girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Amani you might want for the nursery.