Emaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-MAHN /iˈmɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic iman, 'faith, belief; trust in God' (a -aan spelling); here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: Faith and belief: Emaan is Arabic for 'faith, belief in God'. Devout, soft, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic iman, 'faith, belief; trust in God' (a -aan spelling); here for boys

U.S. rank (2025)#9991 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Emaan is a spelling of Iman — from Arabic iman, 'faith, belief; trust in God' (one of the central virtues of Islam). A devout, soft name across the Muslim world, used for both sexes, here for boys (said 'ee-MAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, faith-and-belief at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Iman means 'faith, belief; trust in God' in Arabic — a central spiritual virtue in Islam; Emaan is a soft -aan spelling, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 75%

Arabic references — iman — etymology

Variations

ImanImaanEman

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emaan mean?

Emaan is Arabic for 'faith, belief; trust in God'.

How do you pronounce Emaan?

It's said ee-MAHN /iˈmɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emaan a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Emaan?

Emaan is a rare name in the U.S.