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Iman

Iman is a unisex name of Arabic origin meaning “faith.” In 2024 it was given to 176 babies in the United States.

Iman at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“faith”

About the name Iman

Iman belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “faith” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Iman first appears in Social Security records in 1972 and has been given to 6,428 babies since 1880, including 176 in 2024.

Iman in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Babies named Iman in 2024
176
Total since 1880
6,428

Similar names

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AliArabicNoorArabicYasinArabicAaliyahArabicOmarArabicLeilaArabicAmirArabicMalikArabic

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Iman mean?

Iman means “faith” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Iman a boy or girl name?

Iman is a unisex name. In 2024, 176 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Iman?

Iman comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Iman?

Iman is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1972 and has been given to 6,428 babies since 1880.

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