Iman

Iman - A very unique male name

Iman appeared on the charts for the first time in 1972 on position #1689. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Iman and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Iman? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Iman. The baby boy name Iman was given to 52 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1675 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 28,198 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Iman peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 1659.

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Iman is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Iman is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #915 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,945.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Iman is where you live.

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Iman origin and meaning

Arabic

'Faith, belief' — from Arabic iman

For boys, Iman is the same Arabic word for faith as in the girl's profile, and unisex in Muslim use worldwide. US use for boys dates to 1972 and peaked in 2021. The name's meaning, not any single bearer, is its foundation in Muslim families.

Attested etymology

Iman is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Iman, pop culture references for the name Iman and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Iman

We've found the following names that sound similar to Iman, sorted by popularity.

Ian / Iain / Imani / Iam / Iann / Ioane / Inman / Ihan / Iaan / Iyan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Iman

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Iman a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Iman?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ee-MAHN · /iˈmɑːn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Eman — Alternate transliteration, more often feminine in US use.

Famous bearers

• Iman Shumpert — American NBA basketball player (b. 1990) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Iman for a boy for its central Islamic meaning of faith in a compact form.

Worth knowing

• In the US the name leans feminine in public perception because of the model Iman, which some families should weigh.