Iman
Iman is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Faith, belief, or trust.
Origin and history
Iman is a traditional Arabic name that translates to faith or belief. It has a long history of use throughout the Muslim world and among diverse international communities. In the United States, it maintains steady, moderate usage as a distinctive given name.
Popularity in the United States
5,124 babies in the United States have been named Iman since 1880. It ranks #2426 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1542.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.6 %)
- NY (17.7 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- IL (8.7 %)
- VA (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 92 |
| 1980-1990 | 481 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,395 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,555 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,040 |
| 2020-2029 | 561 |
Famous people named Iman
- Iman Abdulmajid: Model, Entrepreneur
- Iman Vellani: Actress
Fun facts
- The term Iman is central to Islamic theology, representing the core concept of belief in God.
- Somali-American supermodel and entrepreneur Iman brought international prominence to the name in the late 20th century.