Iman vs Jailani

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

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Jailani

Girl #2,076 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of Gilan, associated with the Gilani saint"

Origin: Arabic/Persian

Cultural Roots

East African Muslim/Islamic Swahili-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,076
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lani, Jai

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Popularity Comparison

Iman Rank #1,896
Jailani Rank #2,076

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 vs #2076 for Jailani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iman ___

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

Jailani ___

  • Jailani Amara
  • Jailani Grace
  • Jailani Simone
  • Jailani Rose
  • Jailani Fatima
  • Jailani Nadia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

If you choose Jailani

Amina Bilal Fatima Kofi Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or Jailani more popular?

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 compared to Jailani at #2076 in the United States.

What do Iman and Jailani mean?

Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin). Jailani means "of Gilan, associated with the Gilani saint" (Arabic/Persian origin).

Are Iman and Jailani boy or girl names?

Iman is primarily a boy name. Jailani is primarily a girl name.

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