Imani is a distinctive choice, ranked #583 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Imani in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#583
US Rank #526
About the Name Imani
Imani is steadily gaining in popularity, up 72 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #505 in 2010, and it currently sits at #583. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Imani is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #526, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Imani
Unlikely. With around 67 UK babies named Imani per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Imani in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Imani is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 72 places over the last five years to #583 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Imani is more popular in the US (#526) than in the UK (#583). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Imani include: Imani Barker — Imani Barker is a French Guianan professional football player who plays for Karvan, on loan from Sumgayit.; Imani Morlock — Imani Ariana Morlock is a footballer who plays as a defender for Odysseas Moschatou in Greek A Division.; Blair Imani — Blair Imani is an American author, historian, and educator..
Imani ranks #526 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
67
UK babies named Imani (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 72 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Imani
Likely around 1 other Imani in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Imani
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Imani Ariana Morlock is a footballer who plays as a defender for Odysseas Moschatou in Greek A Division. Born in the mainland United States, she plays for the Puerto Rico women's national team.
Imani Barbarin is an American writer, public speaker, and disability rights activist who also goes by the username Crutches and Spice. She is active on her website and on social media, such as Instagram, Twitter (X) and TikTok.
Imani Trishawn McGee-Stafford is an American professional basketball player, currently playing with the Monarcas de Juana Diaz of the BSNF. She played college basketball for University of Texas at Austin.