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Amran

♂ Boy

Pronounced AM-rahn /ˈɑm.rɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic, variously 'prosperity; a flourishing life; long-lived'; also a form of Imran; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Prosperity; long-lived: Amran is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AM-rahn').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic, variously 'prosperity; a flourishing life; long-lived'; also a form of Imran; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8994 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019952024

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, variously 'prosperity; a flourishing life; long-lived'; also a form of Imran (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AM-rahn').

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

Did you know? Amran is Arabic, variously 'prosperity; a flourishing life; long-lived' (also a form of Imran) — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AM-rahn').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Amran — Arabic; routes layered

Variations

ImranAmraanUmran

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amran mean?

Amran is Arabic, variously 'prosperity; a flourishing life; long-lived' (also a form of Imran); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Amran?

It's said AM-rahn /m.rn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amran a boy or girl name?

Amran is a boy's name.

How popular is Amran?

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

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