Holding steady, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Jamani since 1991
Babies named Jamani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49 | 69 |
| 2000s | 118 | 123 |
| 2010s | 104 | 120 |
| 2020s | 69 | 111 |
Meaning & origin
Jamani is a unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1991, a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. Its peak popularity came in 2012, though overall usage has remained low. With 1 in 81,337 newborns receiving the name in 2025, it is a distinctive choice. The name's trajectory has been stable since its peak, never experiencing a dramatic surge or decline. The top states where Jamani is most often recorded have been consistent, leaning toward diverse urban populations.
Jamani is often associated with the Swahili word 'jamani', an interjection expressing surprise or admiration, akin to 'wow' or 'gosh'. It has also been linked to the Arabic-derived name 'Jamal' (meaning 'beauty'), combined with a common Swahili suffix. In the United States, the name appears to be a modern adoption, possibly influenced by African heritage or the phonetic appeal of similar names like 'Jamaal'. It has seen modest usage since the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jam, Jami, Mani
Variants: Jamani, Jamanie, Jamany
Sibling names for Jamani
Names that share Jamani's style, for a brother or sister.
