Imam
Pronunciation: [ EYEM-am ]
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Imam first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 24 babies have been named Imam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Imam is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,027 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,027
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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