UK name, mostly girls
Amani
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "wishes" or "aspirations".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amani is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Amani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #594, with 66 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 102 births.
This profile covers 1,756 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 65% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,758 living people in the UK are called Amani. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amani ranked #594 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 66 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 102 girls were registered as Amani.
- • Amani ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2020.
- • About 1,758 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 89.0% of Amani registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#594
2024
Births in 2024
66
Latest year
Peak year
2006
102 births
Estimated living
1,758
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Amani
In England and Wales birth records, Amani has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 11.0% of registrations are for boys and 89.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Amani registered for boys
- Ranked #2,671 in 2024
- 8 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (17 births)
Amani registered for girls
- Ranked #594 in 2024
- 66 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (102 births)
Meaning
What does Amani mean?
The name Amani has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have first appeared in the Middle East during the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "amn," which means peace, security, or safety. The name carries a connotation of tranquility, serenity, and harmony.
In ancient Islamic texts and scriptures, the concept of "amn" is frequently mentioned as a central tenet of the faith, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and security within the community. This connection to the idea of peace and security likely contributed to the popularity of the name Amani in the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amani can be found in the writings of the 9th century Arabic scholar and philosopher, Al-Kindi. In his works, he mentions an individual named Amani ibn Abi Amr, who was a prominent poet and literary figure of the time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amani. One such figure was Amani Al-Khuzai (1192-1268), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of algebra and trigonometry. Another prominent bearer of the name was Amani Al-Murtada (1672-1749), a Yemeni scholar and poet who was highly regarded for his literary works.
In more recent times, Amani Toomer (born 1974) is an American former professional football player who played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. Amani Al-Khatahtbeh (born 1992) is a Jordanian-American author and activist, known for her work in promoting Muslim women's rights and combating Islamophobia.
Amani Abeid Karume (1948-2009) was the first President of Zanzibar, serving from 2000 to 2005. He was a prominent figure in the island's political landscape and played a crucial role in the democratization process of Zanzibar.
The name Amani has transcended its Arabic origins and is now found in various cultures and communities around the world, carrying with it the universal desire for peace and harmony.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amani over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Amani in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amani, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 66 births in 2024, compared with 102 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amani was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #672 | 286 | 5 |
| 2010s | #627 | 665 | 10 |
| 2000s | #522 | 676 | 10 |
| 1990s | #762 | 129 | 4 |
Geography
Where Amani is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Amani. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Amani ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2020.
Across the UK
Amani in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#765 in 2020
3 years of NRS records, 11 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Amani
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Amani Lia
actor; singer
British actress and singer
1998-
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Amani Fancy
figure skater
British figure skater
1997-
Related
Names similar to Amani
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Amani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amani in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amani was ranked #594 for girls in England and Wales, with 66 births registered.
When was Amani most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 102 babies registered as Amani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amani?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "wishes" or "aspirations".
How many people are called Amani in the UK?
A total of 1,756 babies have been registered as Amani across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 11 more in Scotland.
Where is Amani most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Amani ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #765 in 2020. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.