Emani
Every Emani since 1990 — 6,783 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emani
Emani is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,375 in 2025 with 160 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 6,783 American babies have been named Emani — about 93% girls and 7% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 289 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 160 | #1,375 | 14 | #6,220 |
| 2024 | 175 | #1,315 | 24 | #4,352 |
| 2023 | 212 | #1,148 | 23 | #4,499 |
| 2022 | 249 | #1,030 | 19 | #5,086 |
| 2021 | 237 | #1,064 | 17 | #5,403 |
| 2020 | 259 | #984 | 17 | #5,317 |
| 2019 | 276 | #956 | 13 | #6,527 |
| 2018 | 164 | #1,373 | 19 | #4,983 |
| 2017 | 169 | #1,365 | 8 | #9,092 |
| 2016 | 191 | #1,273 | 13 | #6,458 |
| 2015 | 212 | #1,190 | 9 | #8,243 |
| 2014 | 250 | #1,038 | 11 | #7,192 |
| 2013 | 235 | #1,058 | 15 | #5,742 |
| 2012 | 223 | #1,116 | 14 | #6,092 |
| 2011 | 181 | #1,305 | 19 | #4,871 |
| 2010 | 209 | #1,161 | 18 | #5,101 |
| 2009 | 175 | #1,360 | 21 | #4,634 |
| 2008 | 231 | #1,117 | 20 | #4,773 |
| 2007 | 218 | #1,166 | 9 | #8,393 |
| 2006 | 212 | #1,153 | 9 | #8,199 |
| 2005 | 182 | #1,246 | 11 | #6,769 |
| 2004 | 171 | #1,262 | 8 | #8,366 |
| 2003 | 203 | #1,086 | 15 | #5,110 |
| 2002 | 186 | #1,123 | 11 | #6,211 |
| 2001 | 192 | #1,103 | 13 | #5,464 |
| 2000 | 183 | #1,117 | 15 | #4,861 |
| 1995 | 92 | #1,615 | 7 | #7,240 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,695 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emani in 2025?
Emani ranked #1,375 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 160 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emani?
6,783 babies have been named Emani in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emani most popular?
Emani peaked in 2019, when 289 newborns received the name.
Is Emani a boy or girl name?
Emani is used for both: about 93% of babies named Emani have been girls and 7% boys.
Is the name Emani rising or falling?
Emani is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.