The baby name Damani is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dəˈmɑːni/ (duh-MAH-nee).
Damani is Swahili in Origin.
The baby name Damani is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dəˈmɑːni/ (duh-MAH-nee).
Damani is Swahili in Origin.
Damani is a modern given name with layered roots. In East African and African-diaspora contexts it is often linked to Swahili/Arabic amani “peace,” from Arabic amān “safety, protection,” with the contemporary prefix da- yielding the sense “one who brings peace.” The name also coincides with the Indian surname Damani, borne by Gujarati and Sindhi merchant families; that line traces to Sanskrit damana “taming, self-control,” related to the male name Daman and the feminine Damini.
As a given name, Damani saw modest adoption in the United States from the 1990s onward, particularly in African-American communities, and is used for both boys and girls, though more commonly male. Common spellings and variants include Demani, Damoni, Damonie, and Damanie; related names are Amani and Imani. Short forms like Mani or Dami appear in informal use. The blended heritage and calm meaning make Damani a contemporary choice with cross-cultural resonance.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI | Boys | 0 | #44 | 1 | 917 |
| JM | 0 | #90 | 4 | 3,714 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #237 | 36 | 6,876 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #358 | 4 | 8,138 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #563 | 3 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #648 | 7 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #818 | 75 | 7,044 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #903 | 14 | 8,487 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 4 | 16,750 |
| MA | 0 | #1,108 | 21 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,165 | 12 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
Damani is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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