Rising since 2017, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Imanii since 1997
Babies named Imanii per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Imanii first entered U.S. birth records in 1997, reflecting a broader trend of modern, creatively spelled names. Its popularity peaked in 2010, but overall it remains uncommon: in 2025 it ranked 13,208, with roughly 1 in every 267,878 girls receiving the name. Since 2017, its trajectory has been rising, suggesting a slow but steady increase in interest. Though not tied to a specific geographic region or cultural tradition, Imanii fits within the contemporary American naming landscape, where unique spellings and melodic endings like -ii are embraced.
Imanii is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1997. It appears to be a stylistic variant of Imani, a name of Swahili origin meaning 'faith.' The doubling of the letter 'i' and suffix '-ii' reflect contemporary English naming trends, where creative spellings and elegant endings are favored.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mani, Nii
Sibling names for Imanii
Names that share Imanii's style, for a brother or sister.
