UK boy's name
Jamani
A feminine name of undetermined origin, possibly African or Muslim.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jamani is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jamani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. 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.
Jamani is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Jamani. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jamani ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Jamani.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jamani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Jamani mean?
The name Jamani is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "jamana," which means "twin" or "born together." This suggests that the name may have been given to children born as twins or in a multiple birth.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to twin deities and characters, such as the Ashvins, who were twin horsemen and physicians to the gods. It is possible that the name Jamani was used to honor these mythological figures or as a way to invoke their blessings upon children born as twins.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jamani can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, there is a character named Jamani who was a skilled archer and warrior. However, not much is known about the historical significance of this character.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jamani. One such person was Jamani Bhagwati, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his work in the field of Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy.
Another notable figure was Jamani Keshav, a prominent Indian painter and artist who lived during the 18th century. His works are known for their vibrant colors and depictions of Hindu mythological scenes and deities.
In the 19th century, there was Jamani Lal, an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a significant role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule. He was a member of the Ghadar Party, a revolutionary organization dedicated to overthrowing British colonial rule in India.
Moving into the 20th century, Jamani Ravi was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was renowned for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms, particularly Bharatanatyam.
Finally, one of the more recent individuals with the name Jamani was Jamani Shastri, an Indian scholar and writer who lived in the latter half of the 20th century. He was known for his works on Indian philosophy, literature, and culture, and his efforts to promote the study and understanding of these subjects.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Jamani throughout history, highlighting its roots in ancient Indian culture and its enduring presence across various fields and eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jamani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jamani 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Jamani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jamani in the UK right now?
In 2010, Jamani was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jamani most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Jamani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jamani?
A feminine name of undetermined origin, possibly African or Muslim.
How many people are called Jamani in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Jamani across the 1 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.