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UK name, mostly boys

Armani

An Italian name referring to someone from the city of Armen.

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.

Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 452 girls.

Armani is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Armani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2088, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 33 births.

This profile covers 479 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 475 living people in the UK are called Armani. 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

  • Armani ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 33 boys were registered as Armani.
  • Armani is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 475 living people in the UK are estimated to have Armani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 51.5% of Armani registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2088

2024

Births in 2024

11

Latest year

Peak year

2009

33 births

Estimated living

475

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Armani

In England and Wales birth records, Armani has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 51.5% of registrations are for boys and 48.5% 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.

51% boys
49% girls
Boys479 (51.5%)Girls452 (48.5%)

Armani registered for boys

  • Ranked #2,088 in 2024
  • 11 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2009 (33 births)

Armani registered for girls

  • Ranked #3,318 in 2024
  • 7 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2010 (27 births)

Meaning

What does Armani mean?

The name Armani is believed to have originated from the Italian word "armano," which means "of arms" or "soldier." It is thought to have its roots in the Latin word "arma," meaning "arms" or "weapons."

During the Middle Ages, the name Armani was prevalent in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern areas around Milan and the surrounding provinces. It was often associated with families or individuals who had connections to the military or the armed forces.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Armani can be found in the historical records of the city-state of Florence in the 13th century. There are mentions of an Armano di Firenze, who was a prominent figure in the local militia and participated in the conflicts between the Guelph and Ghibelline factions during that time.

In the 14th century, the name Armani gained prominence in the city of Siena, where a noble family bearing this name held significant influence and power. The Armani family was involved in the political and cultural affairs of the city, and some of its members served as ambassadors and diplomats.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Armani. One of the most famous is Giorgio Armani, the celebrated Italian fashion designer who was born in 1934. He founded the iconic fashion house Armani and is widely renowned for his elegant and sophisticated clothing designs.

Another prominent figure with the name Armani was Armando Armani (1905-1983), an Italian sculptor and artist known for his bronze and marble works. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout Italy.

In the field of literature, Armando Armani (1916-2001) was an Italian poet and writer who gained recognition for his lyrical and introspective works. His poetry collections, such as "Poesie" (1956), explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Armando Armani (1918-1995) was an Italian filmmaker and screenwriter who contributed to the golden age of Italian cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. He collaborated with renowned directors like Luchino Visconti and Federico Fellini on several critically acclaimed films.

Lastly, Armando Armani (1924-2018) was an Italian architect and urban planner who left a significant mark on the city of Milan. He was involved in the design and development of several iconic buildings and urban spaces, including the Pirelli Tower and the Porta Nuova district.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Armani over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Armani 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 Armani, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 33 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
013263952199620102024

Decades

Armani by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Armani 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 #2313 51 5
2010s #1434 183 10
2000s #1088 201 10
1990s #1242 44 4

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FAQ

Armani: questions and answers

How popular is the name Armani in the UK right now?

In 2024, Armani was ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.

When was Armani most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 33 babies registered as Armani in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Armani?

An Italian name referring to someone from the city of Armen.

How many people are called Armani in the UK?

A total of 479 babies have been registered as Armani across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

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.