Asad vs Iman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asad

Boy #2,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian Urdu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,015
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
As

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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

Asad Rank #2,015
Iman Rank #1,896

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 vs #2015 for Asad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asad ___

  • Asad Ali
  • Asad Muhammad
  • Asad Raza
  • Asad Hassan
  • Asad Usman
  • Asad Tariq

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 Asad

Hamza Zaid Amir Nadia Fatima

If you choose Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asad or Iman more popular?

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 compared to Asad at #2015 in the United States.

What do Asad and Iman mean?

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

Are Asad and Iman boy or girl names?

Asad is primarily a boy name. Iman is primarily a boy name.

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