Iman
Iman first appears in US records in 1975. It peaked in 1996, when 178 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 91.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Iman popular?
Declining Iman is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1996 peak.
| 2020s | 561 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,040 | |
| 2000s | 1,555 | |
| 1990s | 1,395 | |
| 1980s | 481 | |
| 1970s | 92 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Iman mean?
Iman (إيمان, iman) means 'faith, belief' (in God) and comes from the root '-m-n, which also carries ideas of security and trust. It is used for both girls and boys and is a central concept in Islam.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iman mean?
Iman means Faith, belief. Iman (إيمان, iman) means 'faith, belief' (in God) and comes from the root '-m-n, which also carries ideas of security and trust. It is used for both girls and boys and is a central concept in Islam.
What is the origin of the name Iman?
Iman is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Iman?
Iman is pronounced “ee-MAHN.”
Is Iman a boy or a girl name?
Iman is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Iman a popular name right now?
Iman is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1996 peak.
How popular is the name Iman?
In 2025, Iman ranked #2072 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Iman most popular?
Iman was most popular in 1996, when about 178 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Iman?
Names similar to Iman include Farah, Sana, Malika, Malak, Rania.
What names go well with Iman?
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