Imani — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Imani is a girls' name of Swahili/Arabic origin, meaning "faith". Swahili for 'faith' — the last day of Kwanzaa's principles.

Style & feel. With virtue and modern on its style card, Imani sits comfortably in the modern naming landscape — familiar enough that nobody misreads it, distinctive enough that your child won't share it with three classmates. At 3 syllables, it flows across most middle-name combinations and survives every life stage from playground to résumé.

Pairing ideas. Imani pairs naturally with one- and two-syllable middles (Nia, Amara share its sound-world). If you like Imani, you'll probably also love Nia, Amara, Zola — same era, same energy, same bone structure.