"faith, belief, conviction"
Origin: Arabic
Language: Arabic
Imaan
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"trust in God"
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The Story of Imaan
Imaan (also spelled Iman or Emaan) is an Arabic name directly derived from the Islamic theological concept of imān — faith, belief, and conviction in God. In Islamic teaching, imān is one of the three foundational pillars of the religion alongside islam (submission) and ihsan (excellence). The name carries profound spiritual weight, given to children as an aspiration and blessing.
Imaan is popular across the Muslim world from Morocco to Malaysia. In Western countries, it gained visibility through Somali-born supermodel Iman Abdulmajid, who went by the single name Iman and became one of the most iconic models of the 20th century.
Imān is a central concept in all branches of Islam, described in detail in the Hadith of Jibreel — the prophetic tradition where the angel Gabriel asked Muhammad to define Islam, Imān, and Ihsan. Naming a daughter Imaan is a spiritual act, expressing hope that she will embody deep faith.
Historical Record
Imaan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 778 babies have been named Imaan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Imaan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #3,681 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Imān is described in the Hadith of Jibreel as believing in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and divine decree
- Supermodel Iman (born 1955 in Mogadishu) was one of the first Black supermodels and founded a cosmetics line celebrating diverse skin tones
Imaan in Other Languages
Urdu
ایمان
Arabic
إيمان
Persian
ایمان
Swahili
Imani
Turkish
İman
Popularity Over Time
#3,681
Current Rank
Stable
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Hidden Gem
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Imaan
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Imaan Hammam
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1996
Dutch supermodel of Egyptian and Moroccan descent, one of the most prominent models of her generation
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Iman Abdulmajid
Business
1955
Somali-born supermodel, actress, and entrepreneur who founded Iman Cosmetics; widow of David Bowie
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,681
- Total SSA Count
- 42
- Cultural Origins
- Arabic Muslim South Asian Muslim West African Muslim
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Ima
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Frequently Asked Questions About Imaan
What does the name Imaan mean?
"faith, belief, conviction" (from Arabic). "trust in God" (from Islamic theology). Imaan (also spelled Iman or Emaan) is an Arabic name directly derived from the Islamic theological concept of imān — faith, belief, and conviction in God. In Islamic teaching, imān is one of the three foundational pillars of the religion alongside islam (submission) and ihsan (excellence). The name carries profound spiritual weight, given to children as an aspiration and blessing.
What is the origin of the name Imaan?
Imaan has Arabic, Islamic theology, Muslim, South Asian Muslim, and West African Muslim origins. In Arabic, it means "faith, belief, conviction". In Islamic theology, it means "trust in God".
Is Imaan a boy or girl name?
Imaan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3681. As a boy name, it is ranked #7768. Imaan is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Imaan?
Imaan is currently ranked #3681 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Imaan?
Common nicknames for Imaan include Ima.
What are good middle names for Imaan?
Popular middle name pairings include Imaan Fatima, Imaan Zara, Imaan Nour, Imaan Salma, Imaan Aisha, and Imaan Dina.
What are good sibling names for Imaan?
Names that pair well with Imaan as siblings include Yusuf, Ibrahim, Aisha, Nour, Tariq, Maryam, and Khalid.
How many syllables does Imaan have?
Imaan has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Imaan a common or rare name?
Imaan is an uncommon name, ranked #3681 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Imaan
Imaan is a girl name with Arabic, Muslim, South Asian Muslim, and West African Muslim origins . The name means "faith, belief, conviction" in Arabic .
Is Imaan a boy or girl name? Imaan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,681 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,768. Imaan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Imaan is currently ranked #3,681 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Imaan has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Imaan include Ima. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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