Abbas vs Iman

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

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Popularity Comparison

Abbas Rank #1,882
Iman Rank #1,896

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 vs #1896 for Iman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abbas ___

  • Abbas Muhammad
  • Abbas Ali
  • Abbas Hassan
  • Abbas Ibrahim
  • Abbas Khalid
  • Abbas Omar

Iman ___

  • Iman Ali
  • Iman Hassan
  • Iman Omar
  • Iman Malik
  • Iman Kareem
  • Iman Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abbas

Hassan Fatima Zainab Hussain Maryam

If you choose Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbas or Iman more popular?

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 compared to Iman at #1896 in the United States.

What do Abbas and Iman mean?

Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin). Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin).

Are Abbas and Iman boy or girl names?

Abbas is primarily a boy name. Iman is primarily a boy name.

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