Emani
How to say it: eh-MAH-nee · /ɛˈmɑni/
Variant of Imani; from Arabic/Swahili meaning 'faith' or 'belief'.
Emani was the 454th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 160 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 16% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #487 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #454 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 160 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,933 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −16% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #487 |
| In France, 2025 | #231 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use, Emani found its peak in the 2020s. It remains at that level though a decline is anticipated.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft in three syllables, Emani carries a virtuous and easy traveling warmth. Amaya makes a close stylistic partner.
Nicknames
- Emi
- Mani
Honouring a Emani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Emani is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English.
In France: #231 for girls in 2025.
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