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Iman vs Shayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iman

Boy #1,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trust, conviction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Swahili African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,896
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Iman Rank #1,896
Shayan Rank #1,749

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 vs #1896 for Iman.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or Shayan more popular?

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 compared to Iman at #1896 in the United States.

What do Iman and Shayan mean?

Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin). Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin).

Are Iman and Shayan boy or girl names?

Iman is primarily a boy name. Shayan is primarily a boy name.

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