Iman

Unisex

Iman has been given to 6,609 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 1996.

Meaning & origin

See iman.

Origin: Arabic

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

6,609

Peak year

1996 (209 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1972

10-year trend

▲ +35%

Gender split

78% girls / 22% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Iman — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ianboy

258,479 babies since 1912

Ivanboy

150,787 babies since 1880

Imanigirl

29,212 babies since 1970

Imagirl

6,806 babies since 1886

Imranboy

4,558 babies since 1970

Ilanboy

3,290 babies since 1965

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Iman.

Tayagirl

6,580 babies since 1961

Krystagirl

6,566 babies since 1961

Vanesagirl

6,544 babies since 1953

Allyssagirl

6,675 babies since 1971

Jackelinegirl

6,534 babies since 1938

Kaylahgirl

6,519 babies since 1964

Brigidgirl

6,504 babies since 1917

Amberlygirl

6,724 babies since 1960

FAQ

How popular is the name Iman?

Iman has been given to 6,609 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Iman peak?

Iman peaked in 1996, when 209 babies were given the name.

Is Iman a girl or boy name?

Iman is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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