Declining since 2018, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Emran since 1994
Babies named Emran per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 290 |
| 2020s | 151 |
Meaning & origin
Emran is a name rooted in Arabic tradition, sharing its origins with the Quranic name Imran. In the United States, it first appeared on the records in 1994 and has since maintained a modest but steady presence. Its peak popularity came in 2017, after which its usage gradually declined, a trajectory that has held since 2018. In 2025, the name was given to approximately 1 in 65,695 boys, placing it at rank 4050. Geographically, it is most concentrated in California, reflecting the state's diverse Muslim and Arab-American communities. Emran stands as a culturally significant choice for families seeking a name with religious and linguistic depth.
Emran is an Arabic name, a variant of Imran, which appears in the Quran as the family name of Maryam (Mary) and refers to a righteous family. The name is widely used across Muslim-majority countries and among Muslim communities worldwide, often chosen for its positive connotations of high status and blessing.
Where Emran is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Emran” around the world
Where Emran lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Ranny
Sibling names for Emran
Names that share Emran's style, for a brother or sister.
