Iman
- Pronunciation
- [I-man]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Somali And Muslim Name Meaning "Faith."
- Origin
- African
Iman Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,032 baby girls have been named Iman. The name peaked in 1996 with 178 US births that year (rank #1043). In 2024, ranked #2084 nationally — 1,041 places below its 1996 peak.
Top States for Iman
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Iman births are: California (596), New York (570), Texas (328).
Other African-Origin Names Like Iman
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4-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Iman's exact length and starting letter: Iago, Iain, Idal, Idas, Iden.
Quick Facts About Iman
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imani | Faith (One Of The Seven Principles Of Kwanzaa) | Female | English |
Famous People Named Iman
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Iman.
- Iman Abdulmajid — Model (1955)
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Compare Iman to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Iman against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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