Iman
Iman is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Faith, belief, or trust.
Origin and history
Iman is a traditional Arabic name meaning faith or belief. While historically used across Islamic cultures, it has gained steady visibility in the United States as a unisex choice. In recent years, it maintains a modest but consistent presence in U.S. male birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,485 babies in the United States have been named Iman since 1880. It ranks #3249 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1484.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.4 %)
- NY (19.3 %)
- TX (16 %)
- NJ (5.3 %)
- VA (4.4 %)
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 | 95 |
| 1980-1990 | 134 |
| 1990-2000 | 241 |
| 2000-2010 | 232 |
| 2010-2019 | 336 |
| 2020-2029 | 447 |
Famous people named Iman
- Iman Shumpert: Basketball Player, Media Personality
- Iman Marshall: Football Player
Fun facts
- In Islamic theology, 'Iman' represents the inner conviction and complete submission of faith.
- Although frequently used as a feminine name globally, Iman has a well-established history of use for boys in both Arabic-speaking regions and the U.S.