unisex name · in the US
Imaan
ee-MAHN (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 5,152
England and Wales
#397
2025 births
Imaan is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 53 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Imaan is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2011, when 178 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 4,622 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Imaan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 1,258 |
| 2010s | 1,504 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 711 |
How Popular Is Imaan?
In 2025, Imaan was given to 114 babies in England and Wales, ranking #397 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Imaan Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Imaan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Imaan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Imaan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Imaan is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- England & Wales Girls' 94% girls · 1,295 babies
- United States Both 76% girls · 410 babies
- Canada Both 69% girls · 236 babies
- France Both 75% girls · 60 babies
How to Say Imaan
- Arabic ee-MAHN
Sibling Names for Imaan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Imaan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Imaan
How popular is the name Imaan?
In 2025, Imaan was given to 114 babies in England and Wales, ranking #397 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Imaan a girl's or a boy's name?
Imaan is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Imaan?
Imaan has 2 syllables.
When was Imaan most popular?
Imaan peaked in 2011, when 178 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Imaan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Imaan currently ranks #397 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.