How Many People Are Named Damani?

Complete statistics for the name Damani: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Damani
Very Rare
Swahili

Damani means 'gift from God' in Swahili, making it both meaningful and rare, only 1 in 104,798 Americans share this name. With most people named Damani under 30, it's clear this is a name for the younger generation.

~451
Living in US
1 in 734,921
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Gift from God
🌐
Origin
Swahili
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Confident Energetic
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,149
Worldwide Bearers
#57,808
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
10
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
10
🇯🇲 Jamaica
10
🇲🇦 Morocco
9
🇹🇿 Tanzania
9
🇿🇦 South Africa
8
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
7
🇾🇪 Yemen
7
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
6
🇧🇷 Brazil
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,516 (80%)
♀ Female
633 (20%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
2,821
Would be under 30 (88%)
382
Would be 30–60 (12%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,203 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Damani Through the Generations

With just over 3,000 people named Damani in the United States, this name has seen its peak popularity in 2012 when 198 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Damani are under 30, indicating it's a relatively new name in the American naming landscape. The trend shows a slow decline since its peak, suggesting it might be transitioning out of the mainstream as newer names take hold among parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 394
California 206
Florida 133
Illinois 119
Texas 66
Georgia 63
Michigan 45
Ohio 32
Louisiana 22
North Carolina 20

✨ Similar Names to Damani

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Damani's Swahili roots

📄 About the Name Damani

How Many People Have the Name Damani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 451 people in the United States currently share the name Damani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 734,921 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Damani a Common or Rare Name?

Damani is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Damani Mean?

Damani means "gift from God" and comes from Swahili origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Damani in SSA data, approximately 80% are male and 20% are female.

When Was Damani Most Popular?

The name Damani reached peak popularity in 2012, with 198 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Damani?

Approximately 451 people named Damani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 451. That works out to roughly 1 in 734,921 Americans.

Is Damani a rare name?

Damani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 734,921 Americans has this name.

What does the name Damani mean?

Damani means "gift from God" and comes from Swahili origins.

Is Damani more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 80% of people named Damani are male and 20% are female.

When was Damani most popular?

Damani peaked in 2012 with 198 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US451
All-Time Births451
1 in X1 in 734,921
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2012
World Rank#57,808
Male %80%
Female %20%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.