IMANI  

Gender: F
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: "faith"

Popularity in 2008: #384

Another strong Arabic name, this one is popular throughout the Muslim world and was chosen for her daughter by actress Jasmine Guy.

Imani is being discussed in our message boards:

• If I were a celeb. drop 2 add 1 with middles
• DH's criteria. Suggestions?
• Baby girl name
• Who are the people in your neighborhood?
• 2 weeks old and still no name! Help!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Imani:

• AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERO NAMES
• NEW YORK BABY NAMES