Amani
wishes, aspirations
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- Kenya
- Pronunciation
- ah-MAH-nee
- Popularity
- rising
About the name Amani
Amani is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning "wishes, aspirations". It is most commonly used in Muslim families and is especially popular in Kenya.
Amani is the Arabic plural for wishes or aspirations, and it has a second, independent life in Swahili, where it means peace — a word familiar across East Africa from everyday greetings and political slogans alike. That double root makes it common in Kenya and Tanzania as well as in Arabic-speaking countries, and it reads easily in English.
Popularity trend: Amani has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
Reviewed by the Babbloom Editorial Team. Read our editorial methodology.
Frequently asked about Amani
- What does the name Amani mean?
- Amani means "wishes, aspirations". It's a girl name of Arabic origin, most commonly used in Muslim families and popular in Kenya.
- Where does the name Amani come from?
- Amani originates from Arabic. On Babbloom it's classified in the Muslim naming tradition.
- Is Amani a boy or girl name?
- Amani is a girl name.