How Many People Are Named Zamani?

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

Zamani
Very Rare
Swahili

Zamani means 'time' in Swahili, making it a name rich with history and reflection. Only 248 people named Zamani live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,329,234 Americans share this unique moniker. The name peaked in 2024 with 33 births, showing it's still on the rise.

~1,125
Living in US
1 in 294,622
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Time
🌐
Origin
Swahili
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Reflective Inspiring Thoughtful
1
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they're often found taking charge and setting trends.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

17,197
Worldwide Bearers
#42,200
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
7,030
🇮🇷 Iran
3,725
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,543
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,523
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,480
🇮🇳 India
707
🇪🇬 Egypt
390
🇮🇩 Indonesia
305
🇵🇰 Pakistan
112
🇳🇪 Niger
84

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
46 (18%)
♀ Female
203 (82%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
250
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 250 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
5
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

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

📜 Zamani Through the Generations

Zamani, a name that evokes the essence of time and heritage, has seen its popularity grow steadily since its inception. With only 250 births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Zamani remains a rare choice, favored by parents seeking a distinctive name for their children. As of now, the majority of those named Zamani are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern name embraced by younger generations.

✨ Similar Names to Zamani

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zamani's Swahili roots

📄 About the Name Zamani

How Many People Have the Name Zamani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,125 people in the United States currently share the name Zamani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 294,622 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zamani a Common or Rare Name?

Zamani 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 Zamani Mean?

Zamani means "time" and comes from Swahili origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Zamani in SSA data, approximately 18% are male and 82% are female.

When Was Zamani Most Popular?

The name Zamani reached peak popularity in 2024, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Zamani?

Approximately 1,125 people named Zamani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,125. That works out to roughly 1 in 294,622 Americans.

Is Zamani a rare name?

Zamani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 294,622 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zamani mean?

Zamani means "time" and comes from Swahili origins.

Is Zamani more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 18% of people named Zamani are male and 82% are female.

When was Zamani most popular?

Zamani peaked in 2024 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US1,125
All-Time Births1,125
1 in X1 in 294,622
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2024
World Rank#42,200
Male %18%
Female %82%

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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.