Holding steady.
Popularity of Imanie since 1995
Babies named Imanie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1999, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Imanie's real moment was 2011.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Imanie is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name list in 1995, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of creating distinctive, melodic names. Though it has never cracked the top 1000, it reached its peak rank in 2011, when it was used most frequently. Since then, its popularity has remained stable, with a modest but consistent number of parents choosing the name each year. The name is generally given to girls and is most often seen as a feminine spin on the Arabic Iman, meaning faith, though it also fits among the many -ie and -y ending names popular in recent decades. Its top states of usage have been diverse, though no single state dominates. Imanie remains a fresh, uncommon choice with a gentle sound and a meaningful root.
Imanie is a modern English name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is likely a feminized variation of Iman, an Arabic name meaning faith, but the addition of the -ie suffix gives it a contemporary, melodic quality. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1995 and saw its peak usage in 2011, reflecting the trend of creating unique, sound-based names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mani, Immy
Sibling names for Imanie
Names that share Imanie's style, for a brother or sister.
