Imaan vs Rana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imaan

Girl #3,681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith, belief, conviction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Muslim West African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,681
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rana

Girl #3,704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, pleasing to the eye"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Persian Turkish Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,704
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Imaan Rank #3,681
Rana Rank #3,704

Imaan is more popular, ranked #3681 vs #3704 for Rana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imaan ___

  • Imaan Fatima
  • Imaan Zara
  • Imaan Nour
  • Imaan Salma
  • Imaan Aisha
  • Imaan Dina

Rana ___

  • Rana Sofia
  • Rana Noor
  • Rana Leila
  • Rana Yasmine
  • Rana Amira
  • Rana Zara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imaan

Yusuf Ibrahim Aisha Nour Tariq

If you choose Rana

Layla Nadia Cyrus Zara Tariq

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imaan or Rana more popular?

Imaan is more popular, ranked #3681 compared to Rana at #3704 in the United States.

What do Imaan and Rana mean?

Imaan means "faith, belief, conviction" (Arabic origin). Rana means "beautiful, pleasing to the eye" (Arabic origin).

Are Imaan and Rana boy or girl names?

Imaan is primarily a girl name. Rana is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons