How old is someone named Imani?
The average Imani is 20 years old.
Half of all living Imanis are between 12 and 28.
When was Imani popular?
Imani had one big moment, peaking in 1998. 52% of the babies ever named Imani arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 330 | 310 |
| 1980s | 603 | 580 |
| 1990s | 8,412 | 8,300 |
| 2000s | 9,113 | 9,000 |
| 2010s | 6,942 | 6,900 |
| 2020s | 3,812 | 3,800 |
How many Imanis are still alive?
About 29,000 Imanis are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 29,000 babies named Imani since 1970.
Nearly every Imani ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Imani?
About half of living Imanis are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 18%
- Gen Z 52%
- Gen Alpha 28%
Is Imani an old name?
Not really. Imani is younger than 70 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Imani will be 36 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Imani a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 95.3% of living Imanis are women.
Names the same age as Imani
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Imani's name twin is Devyn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Devyn's age curve is the closest match to Imani's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Imani
How old is the average Imani?
The average Imani in the US is 20 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Imani?
About 29,000 Imanis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 29,000 babies given the name since 1970.
When was the name Imani most popular?
In 1998, when about 1,300 baby girls were named Imani.
Is Imani a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 52% of living Imanis are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this