Home › Baby Names Directory › Iman

Iman

♀ Girl

Pronounced ee-MAN /ʔiː.ˈmaːn/Medium

Meaning: FaithMedium

In 30 seconds: Iman is an Arabic name meaning 'faith'. Used here for a girl, it carries a direct devotional sense.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumArabic, Persian, Urdu
MeaningFaith
U.S. rank (2024)#2084 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births92 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,032

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619752024

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

History & Origin

The name means 'faith' in Arabic and is used across the Arabic-speaking world. It appears in many close spellings, including Eman, Imaan, Imen, Imane, and Imani. Its plain, spiritual meaning keeps it both simple and resonant.

The name is well known through the Somali-American supermodel Iman, born in 1955, and the Pakistani actress Iman Ali, born in 1980. Two short syllables give it a clean, balanced sound that carries easily across languages.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Iman is 'faith', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Iman — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

EmanImaanImenImaneImani

Nicknames

—

Famous Bearers

  • ★Iman (1955–present)
    Somali-American supermodel and businesswoman (Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid), widow of David Bowie.
  • ★Iman Ali (1980–present)
    Pakistani actress and model known for the film Khuda Kay Liye.

If you like Iman…

Imani— A listed variant sharing the faith-rooted meaning.
Eman— A variant form carrying the same 'faith' sense.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Iman mean?

Iman is usually explained as meaning 'faith' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Iman?

It's commonly said ee-MAN /ʔiː.ˈmaːn/.

Is Iman a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Iman is used as a girl name.

How popular is Iman?

In 2024, Iman ranked #2084 in the U.S. for girls, with 92 births recorded.