Iman vs Zena

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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Zena

Girl #2,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hospitable, guest-friend"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Persian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,269
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zee, Zenny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Iman Rank #1,896
Zena Rank #2,269

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 vs #2269 for Zena.

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

Zena ___

  • Zena Marie
  • Zena Rose
  • Zena Jade
  • Zena Belle
  • Zena Faye
  • Zena Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

If you choose Zena

Cyrus Daria Leila Roxana Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or Zena more popular?

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 compared to Zena at #2269 in the United States.

What do Iman and Zena mean?

Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin). Zena means "Hospitable, guest-friend" (Greek origin).

Are Iman and Zena boy or girl names?

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

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