Rising since 1993, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Ahmani since 1993
Babies named Ahmani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66 | 7 |
| 2000s | 180 | 29 |
| 2010s | 198 | 41 |
| 2020s | 89 | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Ahmani entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1993, a period that saw the rise of distinctive, melodic names ending in '-ani' or '-mani'. Its popularity peaked in 2009, and since then it has maintained a consistent but modest presence. As of 2025, it ranks 5,917th, with roughly 1 in 80,363 newborns receiving the name. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular region or state, appearing broadly across the country. Ahmani is likely a creative respelling of the more established Amani, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'wishes', or Imani, a Swahili name meaning 'faith'. Its modern formation aligns with contemporary naming preferences for unique, lyrical sounds.
Ahmani first appeared in U.S. records in 1993, coinciding with a broader trend of names ending in the fashionable suffix '-mani'. It may be a creative respelling of Amani (Arabic for 'wishes') or Imani (Swahili for 'faith'). The name's trajectory suggests it is a modern coinage without deep historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mani, Ama
Sibling names for Ahmani
Names that share Ahmani's style, for a brother or sister.
