Faith or belief
Imana is primarily derived from the Arabic word for faith or belief in God. In some East African cultures, particularly in Rwanda and Burundi, it is also a word used to refer to the Creator or a supreme deity. It carries a deeply spiritual and serene connotation across different linguistic traditions.
Less common today
Imana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,581 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
