Declining since 2017, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Aamani since 2002
Babies named Aamani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Aamani is a modern American coinage that first entered the U.S. baby-naming landscape in 2002. Its spelling, with the double 'a', sets it apart from the more established Amani, which has Arabic roots and a known meaning. The name reached its peak popularity in 2016, but has since declined, a trajectory that began around 2017. Despite its rarity, Aamani reflects a broader trend of creative, phonetic spellings that add uniqueness to familiar sounds. The name has not been recorded in any top states, further underscoring its niche appeal.
Aamani first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002, with spelling variants such as Amany and Amani appearing earlier. It may be a creative respelling of Amani (Arabic for 'wishes' or 'aspirations') or a blend of the prefix 'Aa' with the popular suffix '-mani'. Its use remains rare and primarily American.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mani, Ama
Sibling names for Aamani
Names that share Aamani's style, for a brother or sister.
