Imaan vs Yamila

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

Yamila

Girl #3,550 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, fair"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,550
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yami, Mila

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Imaan Rank #3,681
Yamila Rank #3,550

Yamila is more popular, ranked #3550 vs #3681 for Imaan.

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

Yamila ___

  • Yamila Sofia
  • Yamila Valentina
  • Yamila Isabel
  • Yamila Luna
  • Yamila Celeste
  • Yamila Rocio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imaan

Yusuf Ibrahim Aisha Nour Tariq

If you choose Yamila

Camila Zara Amara Santiago Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imaan or Yamila more popular?

Yamila is more popular, ranked #3550 compared to Imaan at #3681 in the United States.

What do Imaan and Yamila mean?

Imaan means "faith, belief, conviction" (Arabic origin). Yamila means "beautiful, fair" (Arabic origin).

Are Imaan and Yamila boy or girl names?

Imaan is primarily a girl name. Yamila is primarily a girl name.

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