Imaani is a distinctive choice, ranked #2116 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Imaani in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2116
About the Name Imaani
Imaani has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 498 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #817 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1998.
Imaani is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Imaani
Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Imaani per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Imaani in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Imaani has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 498 places in the last five years. Its peak was #817 in 1998. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Imaani is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Imaani does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Imaanis in the wild.
13
UK babies named Imaani (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 498 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Imaani
Likely around 1 other Imaani in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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