Unisex name · Swahili/Arabic
Amani
Amani is a unisex name of Swahili/Arabic origin, meaning "Peace, aspiration". It travels well across languages and cultures, and we file it here as an internationally-recognised name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
Names similar to Amani
Sharing at least one style with Amani — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Amani's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Amani
What does the name Amani mean?
Amani is of Swahili/Arabic origin and means "Peace, aspiration".
Is Amani a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Amani" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Amani?
Names with a similar style to Amani include Freya, Sofia, Maya, Aria.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.