"faith, belief, trust in God"
Origin: Arabic
Language: English
Emaan
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A name meaning faith — the foundation of all things
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Meaning & Origin
"sincerity of faith"
Origin: Islamic theological concept
Language: Arabic
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The Story of Emaan
Emaan is an Arabic name meaning faith or belief, from the root word 'amana' (to believe, to trust). In Islamic theology, Iman refers specifically to faith in the six articles of belief: God, angels, scriptures, prophets, the Day of Judgment, and divine decree. It is one of the fundamental concepts in Islam and represents the very foundation of Muslim religious life. The Emaan spelling is particularly common in South Asian Muslim communities (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh) while Iman and Imaan are more common in Arab countries.
Emaan/Iman has grown consistently as a given name across Muslim communities worldwide and has gained broader visibility in Western countries through the success of Somali-American supermodel Iman. In British Muslim communities particularly, Emaan has become a top choice for girls born in the 21st century.
In Islamic tradition, iman (faith) is described as believing in one's heart, declaring with one's tongue, and acting with one's limbs. Naming a daughter Emaan is an explicit expression of the parents' deepest values — a prayer that she will be a person of sincere faith. The name is honored and widely beloved across the Muslim world.
Historical Record
Emaan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 1,275 babies have been named Emaan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Emaan is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #2,574 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Iman, the Somali-American supermodel and widow of David Bowie, brought this name to Western mainstream recognition
- In Islamic theology, Iman has 77 branches according to a famous hadith — the highest of which is declaring faith, the lowest is removing harmful objects from the road
- The name is equally beloved as a boy's name (Iman) in some cultures, making it one of the few gender-neutral names in Arabic naming tradition
Emaan in Other Languages
Urdu
ایمان
Arabic
إيمان
Bengali
ইমান
Persian
ایمان
Turkish
İman
Popularity Over Time
#2,574
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Emaan
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Iman (Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid)
Business
1955
Somali-American supermodel, actress, and entrepreneur; widow of David Bowie and founder of IMAN Cosmetics
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Imaan Hammam
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Dutch-Moroccan model of Egyptian and Moroccan descent, one of fashion's most prominent faces
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,574
- Total SSA Count
- 69
- Cultural Origins
- Muslim/Arab Pakistani British Muslim Indian Muslim
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Em
Maan
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emaan
What does the name Emaan mean?
"faith, belief, trust in God" (from Arabic). "sincerity of faith" (from Islamic theological concept). Emaan is an Arabic name meaning faith or belief, from the root word 'amana' (to believe, to trust). In Islamic theology, Iman refers specifically to faith in the six articles of belief: God, angels, scriptures, prophets, the Day of Judgment, and divine decree. It is one of the fundamental concepts in Islam and represents the very foundation of Muslim religious life. The Emaan spelling is particularly common in South Asian Muslim communities (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh) while Iman and Imaan are more common in Arab countries.
What is the origin of the name Emaan?
Emaan has Arabic, Islamic theological concept, Muslim/Arab, Pakistani, British Muslim, and Indian Muslim origins. In Arabic, it means "faith, belief, trust in God". In Islamic theological concept, it means "sincerity of faith".
Is Emaan a boy or girl name?
Emaan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #2574. As a boy name, it is ranked #5122. Emaan is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Emaan?
Emaan is currently ranked #2574 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Emaan?
Common nicknames for Emaan include Maan.
What are good middle names for Emaan?
Popular middle name pairings include Emaan Fatima, Emaan Zainab, Emaan Noor, Emaan Sara, Emaan Hana, Emaan Amira, and Emaan Rania.
What are good sibling names for Emaan?
Names that pair well with Emaan as siblings include Noor, Zainab, Yusuf, Adam, Ibrahim, Amira, Hana, and Omar.
How many syllables does Emaan have?
Emaan has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Emaan a common or rare name?
Emaan is an uncommon name, ranked #2574 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Emaan
Emaan is a girl name with Muslim/Arab, Pakistani, British Muslim, and Indian Muslim origins . The name means "faith, belief, trust in God" in Arabic .
Is Emaan a boy or girl name? Emaan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,574 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,122. Emaan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Emaan is currently ranked #2,574 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Emaan has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Emaan include Em and Maan. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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