MallowbyNames

Niamani

nee-ah-MAH-nee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,389
Babies named in 2025
45
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 35,717 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2019

Rising since 2019, #3,389 for girls today.

Popularity of Niamani since 1992

Babies named Niamani per year in U.S. Social Security records.

173350200020102020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s16
2000s0
2010s0
2020s100

Meaning & origin

Niamani is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1992. As of 2025, it ranks 3,389th nationally, with approximately 1 in 35,717 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak year so far is 2024, and its trajectory has been rising since 2019. The name is most common in North Carolina, New York, and Texas. Niamani likely originated as a contemporary creation, blending fashionable sounds from names like Nia and Amani, and has no established etymological roots in any language. Despite its recent vintage, it has carved a small but growing niche, particularly among families seeking a distinctive and melodic choice for their daughters.

Niamani first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992 and appears to be a modern coinage, possibly formed from the popular sounds of names like Nia, Amani, and similar melodic combinations. Its use has been slowly rising, particularly in the 2020s, and it remains rare.

Where Niamani is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Nia, Mani, Nani

Sibling names for Niamani

Names that share Niamani's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Amani, Nia, Zuri, Amara, Imani

Brothers: Amari, Kamari, Jamar, Omari, Zaire

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

N is for Niamani, our favorite little girl.

N is for Niamani…”

In a Mallowby alphabet book, Niamani's letter becomes Niamani's page: hand-illustrated, printed hardcover or paperback, made just for them.

Make Niamani's book

Books for siblings or grandkids? The second book is 15% off.

Questions parents ask

What does the name Niamani mean?
The meaning of Niamani is uncertain; it is likely a modern invented name without a traditional meaning.
Is Niamani a popular name?
Niamani is quite rare. In 2025, it ranked 3,389th in the U.S., with about 1 in 35,717 girls given the name that year.
Is Niamani a girl's name or a boy's name?
Niamani is almost exclusively used for girls, according to U.S. Social Security data.