Rising since 1985, #2,064 for girls today.
Popularity of Iman since 1972
Babies named Iman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 92 | 95 |
| 1980s | 481 | 134 |
| 1990s | 1,395 | 241 |
| 2000s | 1,555 | 232 |
| 2010s | 1,040 | 336 |
| 2020s | 561 | 447 |
Meaning & origin
Iman is a unisex name of Arabic and Persian origin, the Arabic word for 'faith' or 'belief' deeply embedded in Islamic tradition. In the United States, the name has been in recorded use since 1975 and has seen a steady rise in popularity since 1985, reaching its peak year of usage in 1996. As of 2025, it ranks 2064 nationally, with approximately 1 in 17662 newborns given the name. Iman has been particularly favored in states like Virginia, Illinois, and New York, reflecting its appeal in diverse urban communities. The name's cross-cultural resonance and spiritual meaning have contributed to its enduring use across the Muslim world and beyond.
Iman is an Arabic word meaning 'faith' or 'belief,' deeply rooted in Islamic tradition where it denotes the conviction of the heart. It is also a Persian name with similar connotations of faithfulness and trustworthiness. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries for both boys and girls, gaining international visibility in the 20th century.
Where Iman is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Iman” around the world
Where Iman 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: Imi
Sibling names for Iman
Names that share Iman's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Amina, Layla, Nadia, Zara, Sana, Ayat, Aiza, Nuri, Amana, Eshal, Hadiya, Hadiyah, Mahnoor, Rehmat, Salam, Wafa, Ifrah, Ikhlas, Ilham, Sakeenah, Shifa, Simrah, Taqwa, Tasnia, Aafiya, Amanah, Amanat, Arshi, Farheen, Hidaya, Insiya, Ramla
Brothers: Amir, Khalid, Omar, Rayan, Zayn, Quran, Liban, Nadeem, Isam, Khizar, Suleman, Yacine, Zeshan, Aaban, Eesa
