An estimated 27,353 living Americans are named Imani.
How rare is Imani?
Imani is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 512 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 58.1% from its 1998 peak.
How old is the typical Imani?
The median age of a living American named Imani is approximately 21 years, with most bearers falling between 12 and 28 years old.
Is Imani still popular?
Yes. Imani is holding steady, with 512 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Imani most common?
Imani has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 13.2× more often than the national baseline.
1970Peak 19982025
Peak year
1998
Decline from peak
58.1%
2025
512
All-time
27,817
Diaspora map
Imani broke out in District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia (1994) and became over-represented in 22 states over 29 years.
Broke out: District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia, 1994 · over-represented in 22 states over 29 years
