Holding steady.
Popularity of Ymani since 1990
Babies named Ymani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 93 |
| 2000s | 128 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ymani first entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1990, when it was recorded for the first time, and saw its highest use in 2002, its peak year. The name remains uncommon, with a trajectory that has been stable in recent years, never breaching the national top 1000. Its connection to the Swahili word for faith gives it a meaningful resonance, and its spelling with a 'Y' distinguishes it from the more common Imani. Despite its rarity, Ymani has been used consistently across the decades, reflecting a steady if niche appeal.
Ymani is a variant of the Swahili name Imani, which means "faith" in that language. The spelling with 'Y' emerged in the United States during the 1990s, likely influenced by the popularity of names beginning with 'Y' such as Yolanda and Yvonne. It gained modest use as a feminine given name, particularly within African American communities, and has remained in circulation since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mani, Yma
Sibling names for Ymani
Names that share Ymani's style, for a brother or sister.
