Rising since 2001, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Harmani since 1998
Babies named Harmani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 133 |
| 2020s | 142 |
Meaning & origin
Harmani is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, a creative respelling of Harmony. It has been steadily rising in popularity since 2001, reaching its peak rank of 6838 in 2025, when 1 in 100,454 newborn girls received the name. The trajectory suggests continued growth, and despite its relative rarity, it has not yet appeared in top state lists. The name's appeal lies in its melodic sound and the fashionable -ani ending, similar to names like Amani and Samani.
Harmani is a modern respelling of Harmony, derived from the Greek word 'harmonia' (joining, concord). Harmony entered use as a given name in the late 19th century, but creative spellings like Harmani emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, likely influenced by similar-sounding names and the popular -ani suffix.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Harm, Mani, Ani
Sibling names for Harmani
Names that share Harmani's style, for a brother or sister.
