How to say it
ar · MA · ni
ɑːrˈmɑː.ni
Masculine
Armani
A famous surname; army man
What it means
An Italian surname, made famous by the fashion house, sometimes linked to the Germanic Herman, 'army man.'
Armani is best known as the surname of designer Giorgio Armani, which gives it instant luxury and polish. As a surname it likely traces to the Germanic name Herman, 'army man,' or related roots. As a first name it is sleek and aspirational, riding the trendy -ani sound. Said ar-MAH-nee.
How to spell Armani
The standard spelling is Armani. Common variants include Armoni, Armahni, but Armani is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #359 in 2020, currently #495 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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- Pop culture
The Armani fashion house.
- Spelling
A surname name in the -ani set.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Giorgio Armani Italian fashion designer and founder of the Armani luxury brand
Spelling variants
- Armoni
- Armahni
Names with the same feeling
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Common questions
- What does the name Armani mean?
- An Italian surname, made famous by the fashion house, sometimes linked to the Germanic Herman, 'army man.'
- What does Armani mean in Italian?
- In Italian, Armani means "A famous surname; army man." Armani is best known as the surname of designer Giorgio Armani, which gives it instant luxury and polish. As a surname it likely traces to the Germanic name Herman, 'army man,' or related roots. As a first name it is sleek and aspirational, riding the trendy -ani sound. Said ar-MAH-nee.
- How do you pronounce Armani?
- Armani is pronounced ɑːrˈmɑː.ni. Say it as ar-MA-ni, with the stress on the "ma" syllable.
- How do you spell Armani?
- The standard spelling is Armani. Common spelling variants include Armoni, Armahni.
- Is Armani a boy or girl name?
- Armani is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Armani?
- Armani ranked #495 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.