Iman Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Iman is an Arabic name meaning faith or belief, originating from the Arabic root word 'iman.' It has evolved through various forms in the Arabic language and is commonly used in Muslim communities. The name carries positive traits associated with spirituality and resilience, although it has no biblical relevance.
The name Iman is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Iman has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Iman' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3773rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3338th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3885th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2485th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6026th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1620th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1440th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2001st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Iman' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Iman"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈmɑːn/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Iman derives from the Arabic root word 'iman,' which means faith or belief. It is commonly associated with spiritual faith in Islamic contexts.
Meaning
faith, belief
Language Evolution
Iman (Arabic), Imān (Classical Arabic), Iman (Modern Standard Arabic)
Historical Usage
The name Iman gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among Muslim communities due to its religious significance.
Variants & Derivatives
Imane, Imanou, Imaneh
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Iman is perceived positively, often associated with strong faith and resilience. It is popular among Muslim families.
Famous People
Iman Abdulmajid, a renowned Somali-American supermodel and entrepreneur., Iman Shumpert, an American professional basketball player.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Iman"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Iman"
"Iman" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3773rd of 10718 | 120 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3338th of 16616 | 264 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3885th of 24088 | 371 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2485th of 23106 | 641 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6026th of 19264 | 128 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1620th of 27321 | 1,389 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1440th of 35406 | 2,329 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2001st of 30306 | 1,186 |
Regional Popularity of "Iman" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
49.61% 1728th/3483 |
- |
55.96% 2263rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
- |
45.07% 2847th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
67.20% 3079th/4582 |
70.82% 3657th/5164 |
- |
34.74% 2593rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
62.00% 2470th/3984 |
42.59% 1911th/4487 |
34.56% 2358th/6822 |
39.60% 2485th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Iman" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
76.20% 2654th/3483 |
- |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
39.81% 1467th/3685 |
27.49% 1230th/4475 |
32.63% 1695th/5194 |
28.45% 1797th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
29.00% 1329th/4582 |
19.71% 1018th/5164 |
20.50% 1499th/7313 |
22.52% 1681st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
39.33% 1567th/3984 |
33.27% 1493rd/4487 |
29.61% 2020th/6822 |
32.35% 2030th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Iman"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Iman" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.