UK boy's name
Damani
A feminine name of African origin meaning "beautiful, precious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Damani is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Damani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3095, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 8 births.
This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2007. 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 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Damani. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Damani ranked #3095 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 8 boys were registered as Damani.
- • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Damani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3095
2007
Births in 2007
5
Latest year
Peak year
1998
8 births
Estimated living
34
2026
Meaning
What does Damani mean?
The name Damani is of African origin, specifically from the Swahili language spoken in parts of East Africa. It is believed to have emerged during the 17th or 18th century when Swahili culture was flourishing along the coastal regions of present-day Kenya and Tanzania.
Damani is derived from the Swahili word "amani," which means "peace" or "tranquility." The prefix "da" is often used in Swahili to denote a person who possesses or embodies a particular quality or characteristic. Thus, the name Damani can be interpreted as "one who brings or embodies peace."
While the name does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its association with the concept of peace aligns with the principles of many spiritual and philosophical traditions across Africa and beyond.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Damani can be traced back to the late 18th century, when it was used by members of the Swahili community in the coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya. However, it was not until the 20th century that the name gained wider popularity, both within Africa and among the African diaspora in other parts of the world.
Notable historical figures with the name Damani include:
1. Damani Denzel, a Ghanaian musician and songwriter born in 1976, known for his contributions to the Ghanaian hiplife genre.
2. Damani Johnson, an American professional basketball player born in 1990, who played in various leagues including the NBA G League.
3. Damani Baker, an American author and motivational speaker born in 1977, known for his work on personal development and self-improvement.
4. Damani Phillips, an American visual artist and painter born in 1982, known for her vibrant and expressive abstract works.
5. Damani Lemore, an American football player born in 1988, who played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) from 2010 to 2014.
The name Damani has remained popular among various African communities and has also gained recognition globally, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage and values associated with its meaning of peace and tranquility.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Damani over time
The chart below shows babies named Damani registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Damani, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2007, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Damani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Damani 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3008 | 20 | 5 |
| 1990s | #1625 | 14 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Damani
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Damani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Damani in the UK right now?
In 2007, Damani was ranked #3095 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Damani most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 8 babies registered as Damani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Damani?
A feminine name of African origin meaning "beautiful, precious".
How many people are called Damani in the UK?
A total of 34 babies have been registered as Damani across the 7 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.