Declining since 2009, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Armany since 1992
Babies named Armany per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Armany is a modern invented name, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1992. It is a respelling of the Italian surname Armani, brought to global prominence by fashion designer Giorgio Armani. The name saw its peak popularity in 2008 but has been declining in use since 2009. In 2025, it was the 10,695th most popular name for boys, with an estimated 1 in 284,679 newborns receiving the name. Armany is part of a broader trend of surnames and brand names being adapted as first names, particularly the use of luxury fashion labels. Despite its Italian connections, Armany is used almost exclusively in English-speaking countries. It remains a distinctive choice, though its popularity is waning.
Armany is a contemporary coinage, first recorded in the United States in the 1990s. It is almost certainly a respelling of the Italian surname Armani, made famous by fashion designer Giorgio Armani. The name Armani is of Italian origin, perhaps from a place name or a patronymic surname. Armany follows a pattern of using brand names or surnames as given names, a trend that became prominent in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arm, Manny, Ari
Sibling names for Armany
Names that share Armany's style, for a brother or sister.
