Imran
Imran first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2023, when 242 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Imran popular?
Rising Imran has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 1,346 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,626 | |
| 2000s | 593 | |
| 1990s | 460 | |
| 1980s | 396 | |
| 1970s | 137 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Imran mean?
A Quranic name: the family of Imran (Al Imran) titles the third surah, and Imran is the father of Maryam (corresponding to Amram, father of Moses and Aaron, in the Bible). Linked to the root '-m-r (ع-م-ر, 'to prosper, to thrive, to be populous'), often glossed 'prosperity, long life'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Imran mean?
Imran means prosperity, long life. A Quranic name: the family of Imran (Al Imran) titles the third surah, and Imran is the father of Maryam (corresponding to Amram, father of Moses and Aaron, in the Bible). Linked to the root '-m-r (ع-م-ر, 'to prosper, to thrive, to be populous'), often glossed 'prosperity, long life'.
What is the origin of the name Imran?
Imran is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Imran?
Imran is pronounced “im-RAAN.”
Is Imran a boy or a girl name?
Imran is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Imran a popular name right now?
Imran has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Imran?
In 2025, Imran ranked #969 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Imran most popular?
Imran was most popular in 2023, when about 242 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Imran?
Names similar to Imran include Rayyan, Khalid, Ismail, Bilal, Sami.
What names go well with Imran?
arabic names that pair well with Imran include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.