Imaan

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Imaan Pronunciation

Imaan is pronounced ee-MAHN /iˈmɑn/High

Meaning: Faith, belief, trust in God; from Arabic iman, a core concept of IslamHigh

In 30 seconds: Faith itself, given a name: Imaan is Arabic iman — belief, trust in God — one of Islam's central pillars. Supermodel Iman made the short spelling a single word of glamour; Imaan keeps the double-a.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFaith, belief, trust in God; from Arabic iman, a core concept of Islam

U.S. rank (2024)#3657 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births42 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 778

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Imaan is the double-a spelling of Iman — Arabic iman, 'faith, belief, trust in God', a foundational concept of Islam. The Somali supermodel Iman made the name globally famous; the -aan spelling reflects South Asian and contemporary preference.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families across backgrounds. Rare, faith-rooted, and serenely meaningful.

Did you know? Iman — faith — is so central to Islam that the entire religion is sometimes summarized as 'iman, islam, ihsan': faith, submission, and beautiful excellence.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name — Iman — etymology

Variations

ImanImaniEman

Nicknames

Imy

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Imaan?

Imaan is pronounced ee-MAHN (/iˈmɑn/). Press play above to hear Imaan said aloud.

How do you say Imaan?

Imaan is said ee-MAHN (/iˈmɑn/). Press play above to hear Imaan said aloud.

What does the name Imaan mean?

Imaan is Arabic for 'faith, belief, trust in God' — a core concept of Islam.

Is Imaan a boy or girl name?

Imaan is mainly a girl's name.

How popular is Imaan?

Imaan is a rare name in the U.S. and beloved across the Muslim world.