Imran

Imran - A very unique male name

Imran appeared on the charts for the first time in 1973 on position #1898. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Imran and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Imran? 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 Imran. The baby boy name Imran was given to 185 baby boys in 2025, ranking #987 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,926 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Imran peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 910.

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Imran is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Imran is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #182 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,810.

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 Imran is where you live.

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Imran origin and meaning

Arabic — Quranic name

Imran is the Arabic name of the Quranic figure corresponding to Amram, father of Moses; its deeper derivation from Hebrew Amram is traditional, and Amram's own meaning is disputed

Imran appears in the Quran as the name of two figures — the father of Mary and the father of Moses (the biblical Amram) — and the chapter Al-Imran is named for his family. Muslim families worldwide use it in honour of that lineage. In the US it has been recorded since 1973 and held steady, peaking most recently in 2023.

Origin uncertain

Imran is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Imran

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

Imron / Imraan /

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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.

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Even more about Imran

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 Imran 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 Imran?

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

im-RAHN · /ɪmˈrɑːn/

Around the world

• Imran (Arabic) — The original Arabic form
• İmran (Turkish) — The Turkish form of the same name
• Imran (Urdu) — Used as-is in Urdu transliteration

Spellings and nicknames

• Emran — A transliteration variant
• Amran — A related transliteration closer to Amram

Famous bearers

• Imran Khan — Pakistani cricketer who captained Pakistan to the 1992 World Cup, later Prime Minister of Pakistan (b. 1952) Contemporary

Style

InternationalBiblical

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Imran for its Quranic lineage — a name tied to the families of Mary and Moses. It feels dignified, scholarly and rooted.

Worth knowing

• Imran Khan's political career makes him a strong, sometimes polarising association
• English speakers may say IM-ran with a flat first syllable