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Jamani

A feminine name of undetermined origin, possibly African or Muslim.

Name Census estimates that about 712 living Americans carry the first name Jamani. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 55.8% of registrations being male. The average person named Jamani today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamani births was 2012 (35 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamani. 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

712

~ 1 in 481,397 Americans

Peak year

2012

35 babies that year

Average age

16

years old

2024 SSA rank

#6,277

Tracked since 1991

Gender

Gender distribution for Jamani

Jamani is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 721 total registrations, 402 (55.8%) were male and 319 (44.2%) were female.

56% male
44% female
Male402 (55.8%)Female319 (44.2%)

Jamani as a male name

  • Ranked #6,277 in 2024
  • 14 male births in 2024
  • Peak: 2012 (27 births)

Jamani as a female name

  • Ranked #10,584 in 2024
  • 9 female births in 2024
  • Peak: 2004 (20 births)

Popularity

Jamani: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Jamani from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 241 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jamani remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.

Babies born per year

MaleFemale
09182635199520002005201020152020

Decades

Jamani 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 Jamani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s6949118
2000s123118241
2010s120104224
2020s9048138

Geography

Where Jamanis live

Origin

Meaning and history of Jamani

The name Jamani is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "jamana," which means "twin" or "born together." This suggests that the name may have been given to children born as twins or in a multiple birth.

In Hindu mythology, there are references to twin deities and characters, such as the Ashvins, who were twin horsemen and physicians to the gods. It is possible that the name Jamani was used to honor these mythological figures or as a way to invoke their blessings upon children born as twins.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jamani can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, there is a character named Jamani who was a skilled archer and warrior. However, not much is known about the historical significance of this character.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jamani. One such person was Jamani Bhagwati, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his work in the field of Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy.

Another notable figure was Jamani Keshav, a prominent Indian painter and artist who lived during the 18th century. His works are known for their vibrant colors and depictions of Hindu mythological scenes and deities.

In the 19th century, there was Jamani Lal, an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a significant role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule. He was a member of the Ghadar Party, a revolutionary organization dedicated to overthrowing British colonial rule in India.

Moving into the 20th century, Jamani Ravi was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was renowned for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms, particularly Bharatanatyam.

Finally, one of the more recent individuals with the name Jamani was Jamani Shastri, an Indian scholar and writer who lived in the latter half of the 20th century. He was known for his works on Indian philosophy, literature, and culture, and his efforts to promote the study and understanding of these subjects.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Jamani throughout history, highlighting its roots in ancient Indian culture and its enduring presence across various fields and eras.

People

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FAQ

Jamani: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Jamani?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 712 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamani 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 481,397 US residents.

Is Jamani a common name?

We classify Jamani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 721 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Jamani most popular?

The single biggest year for Jamani was 2012, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamani is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Jamani a male name?

Yes, 55.8% of people registered as Jamani in the SSA data are male. 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.

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