Unisex name · Swahili/Arabic
Amani
Our shortlist groups Amani under international names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.
Names similar to Amani
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Sibling name pairings
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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.
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Reviewed August 2026.