Iman vs Kasai

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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Kasai

Boy #1,758 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fire"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese African Congolese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,758
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kas, Kai

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Popularity Comparison

Iman Rank #1,896
Kasai Rank #1,758

Kasai is more popular, ranked #1758 vs #1896 for Iman.

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

Kasai ___

  • Kasai River
  • Kasai James
  • Kasai Orion
  • Kasai Sage
  • Kasai Phoenix
  • Kasai Blaze

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

If you choose Kasai

Amara Zuri Kenji Haruki Sable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or Kasai more popular?

Kasai is more popular, ranked #1758 compared to Iman at #1896 in the United States.

What do Iman and Kasai mean?

Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin). Kasai means "fire" (Japanese origin).

Are Iman and Kasai boy or girl names?

Iman is primarily a boy name. Kasai is primarily a boy name.

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