UK girl's name
Emani
Of Arabic origin, meaning "faithful, loyal, trustworthy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Emani is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Emani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4056, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 7 births.
This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1998 to 2023. 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 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Emani. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Emani ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 7 girls were registered as Emani.
- • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4056
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2019
7 births
Estimated living
42
2026
Meaning
What does Emani mean?
The given name Emani has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "amani," which means "precious stone" or "jewel." The name gained popularity during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Emani can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it was the name of a minor character. This ancient text, composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE, is considered one of the longest epic poems in the world.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was a renowned scholar and grammarian named Emani Vararuchi, who is credited with writing the first comprehensive grammar of the Sanskrit language. His work, titled "Prakrita-Prakasha," played a significant role in the preservation and propagation of the Sanskrit language.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a vast territory in ancient India from the 4th to the 6th century CE, there was a notable philosopher and commentator named Emani Bhatta. He is known for his influential interpretations of various Hindu philosophical texts, including the Brahma Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita.
In the realm of literature, one of the most celebrated poets of the 17th century was Emani Venkanna, hailed as the "Kalidas of Telugu poetry." His epic work, "Panduranga Mahatyam," is regarded as a masterpiece of Telugu literature and has been widely studied and acclaimed.
Another notable figure was Emani Sankara Sastri, born in 1888, who was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. He played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to uplift the marginalized communities in South India, particularly in the areas of education and social justice.
These are just a few examples of the historical significance and impact of the name Emani, which has been borne by scholars, philosophers, poets, and social reformers throughout the centuries, originating from its Sanskrit roots and carrying the connotation of being a "precious jewel."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Emani over time
The chart below shows babies named Emani registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Emani, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emani 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 | #3834 | 22 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4876 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4373 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3142 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Emani
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Emani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Emani in the UK right now?
In 2023, Emani was ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Emani most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 7 babies registered as Emani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Emani?
Of Arabic origin, meaning "faithful, loyal, trustworthy".
How many people are called Emani in the UK?
A total of 42 babies have been registered as Emani across the 9 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.