Iman
Iman is a unisex name of Arabic origin meaning “Faith”, pronounced ee-MAHN. It ranked #2072 in the United States in 2025, given to 91 babies, and peaked at #1043 in 1996. Common nicknames: Immy, Mani.
How popular is Iman in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Iman mean, and where does it come from?
Iman is the Arabic word for faith — specifically the inward belief that the Quran distinguishes from outward submission — and it is given to girls across the Arab world and to boys in parts of Africa and South Asia. English speakers know it mainly through the Somali model who used it as her single professional name from the 1970s onward. American records show Imans from 1975; the name has never reached the top thousand, and its close relative Imani, from Swahili, has been the more popular of the two in the United States by a wide margin.
How is Iman used around the world?
Iman is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Iman?
Famous People Named Iman
- Iman — Somali-American model, actress and entrepreneur
- Iman Vellani — Canadian actress, star of Ms. Marvel
- Iman Shumpert — American professional basketball player
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Iman mean?
Iman is a unisex name of Arabic origin meaning "Faith." Iman is the Arabic word for faith — specifically the inward belief that the Quran distinguishes from outward submission — and it is given to girls across the Arab world and to boys in parts of Africa and South Asia. English speakers know it mainly through the Somali model who used it as her single professional name from the 1970s onward.
How do you pronounce Iman?
Iman is pronounced ee-MAHN. Common variations include Imaan, Eman, Imani.
Is Iman a unisex name?
Yes, Iman is traditionally a unisex name. Popular nicknames include Immy, Mani.