Girl · #8,980 in 2026

Imaani

Name: Popularity of the name Imaani in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Imaani, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Imaani Saleem is an English singer, best known for representing the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 in Birmingham with the song "Where Are You". The song placed second in the contest, and became a top-20 hit in the United Kingdom and Benelux.

Current Rank

#8,980

Peak Rank

#8,980 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2023

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#8980

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Imaani

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Imaani

Imaani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 11 Imaanis were born — ranking #8,980 that year. As of 2026, Imaani ranks #8,980 for baby girls with 11 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Imaanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

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101-500

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Names that sound like Imaani

Phonetically similar names — useful when Imaani is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Emani
Imani
Amani
Omani
Umani
Imaan
Amano
Umami
Amini
Umana
Anani
Immense

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Imaani

What does the name Imaani mean?

How popular is Imaani in 2026?

In 2026, Imaani ranks #8,980 among girls' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Imaani most popular?

Imaani reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #8,980 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Imaani a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Imaani is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Imaani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Imaani include Holliday, Macrina, Gaela. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Imaani

Imaani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Imaani's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #8,980. Use the chart and map above to compare Imaani's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.