Armanii
Of Persian origin, a name referring to Armenia or an Armenian person.
Name Census estimates that about 619 living Americans carry the first name Armanii. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 65.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Armanii today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Armanii births was 2022 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Armanii. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
619
~ 1 in 553,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
55 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,567
Tracked since 1997
Gender
Gender distribution for Armanii
Armanii is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 624 total registrations, 216 (34.6%) were male and 408 (65.4%) were female.
Armanii as a male name
- Ranked #4,567 in 2024
- 22 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (22 births)
Armanii as a female name
- Ranked #4,662 in 2024
- 29 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (37 births)
Popularity
Armanii: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Armanii from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 325 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Armanii remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Armanii by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Armanii during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Armaniis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Illinois recorded the most babies named Armanii, while Louisiana, Illinois, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Armanii
The name Armanii is derived from the ancient Armenian language, with roots dating back to the 5th century BC. It is believed to have originated from the Armenian word "arman," which means "wish" or "desire." The name was popular among the Armenian nobility and aristocracy during the reign of the Orontid Dynasty, which ruled over the region of Armenia from the 6th to 3rd centuries BC.
The earliest recorded use of the name Armanii can be found in ancient Armenian manuscripts and inscriptions from the 2nd century AD. One notable example is the inscription on a stone stele discovered in the ancient city of Artashat, which mentions an individual named "Armanii Khorenatsi," believed to be a scribe or scholar.
Throughout history, several individuals have borne the name Armanii. One of the most famous was Armanii Vartabed (1056-1129), an Armenian philosopher, theologian, and writer who played a significant role in the development of Armenian literature and scholarship during the medieval period. Another notable figure was Armanii Artsruni (1079-1153), a prominent military commander and nobleman who served under the Bagratid kings of Armenia.
In the 13th century, Armanii Haykazn (1210-1285) was a renowned Armenian architect and sculptor, best known for his work on the Haghpat Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site in modern-day Armenia. During the Renaissance period, Armanii Voskanyan (1452-1512) was a celebrated Armenian painter and illuminator, renowned for his intricate and detailed manuscript illustrations.
In more recent times, Armanii Margaryan (1882-1957) was a prominent Armenian writer and poet who made significant contributions to the literary canon of the Armenian diaspora in the early 20th century.
While the name Armanii has its roots in ancient Armenian culture, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among Armenian communities in the diaspora. However, the historical and cultural significance of this name remains closely tied to its Armenian origins and the rich heritage of the Armenian people.
People
Armanii + last name combinations
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FAQ
Armanii: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Armanii?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 619 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Armanii going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 553,723 US residents.
Is Armanii a common name?
We classify Armanii as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 624 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Armanii most popular?
The single biggest year for Armanii was 2022, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Armanii is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Armanii a female name?
Yes, 65.4% of people registered as Armanii in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.