The baby name Imanie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɪˈmɑːni/ or /iˈmɑːni/ (ih-MAH-nee or ee-MAH-nee).
The baby name Imanie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɪˈmɑːni/ or /iˈmɑːni/ (ih-MAH-nee or ee-MAH-nee).
Imanie is in Origin.
Imanie is a modern elaboration of Imani, a Swahili given name meaning “faith,” derived from Arabic īmān (faith, belief, trust). The -ie ending reflects English naming fashions that soften or feminize a base form without changing its core sense. While the roots are unisex - Iman/Imani can be used for any gender - Imanie is mostly chosen for girls in English‑speaking contexts. Pronunciation typically mirrors Imani, with a gentle -ee glide at the end.
Use of the name grew in the late 20th century among African and African‑diasporic communities, buoyed by the Kwanzaa principle Imani (“Faith”), articulated in the 1960s and celebrated each January 1. Imanie remains rarer than Imani but is easily understood as a stylistic variant. Related forms and spellings include Imani, Iman, Imaan, and Emani; short forms like Mani also appear. The enduring meaning centers on steadfast belief, confidence, and spiritual trust.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #402 | 4 | 3,185 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Girls | 2020 | #913 | 5 | 8,768 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Imanie is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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