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Amran

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Pronounced AHM-ran /ˈɑm.rɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic/Somali, variously 'prosperity; long life; flourishing'; also a form of Imran/Amram ('exalted people'); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Prosperity; long life: Amran is Arabic/Somali. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AHM-ran'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowArabic, Somali
MeaningFrom the Arabic/Somali, variously 'prosperity; long life; flourishing'; also a form of Imran/Amram ('exalted people'); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10168 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 331

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020012025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amran comes from the Arabic/Somali, variously 'prosperity; long life; flourishing'; also a form of Imran/Amram ('exalted people'; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'AHM-ran').

In the U.S. it appears in Somali and Arabic-speaking families. Rare, prosperity-and-long-life at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Amran is variously 'prosperity; long life' (Arabic/Somali) and a form of Imran/Amram — a crisp, modern name used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AHM-ran').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Amran — Arabic/Somali; unisex; routes layered

Variations

ImranAmraanAmron

Nicknames

Amri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amran mean?

Amran is variously Arabic/Somali 'prosperity; long life' and a form of Imran/Amram; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Amran?

It's said AHM-ran /ˈɑm.rɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amran a boy or girl name?

Amran is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Amran?

Amran is a very rare name in the U.S.

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