Imaan
Every Imaan since 1992 — 951 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Imaan
Imaan is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,019 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 951 American babies have been named Imaan — about 86% girls and 14% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Imaan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Imaan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #4,019 | 17 | #5,476 |
| 2024 | 42 | #3,666 | 11 | #7,443 |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,075 | 18 | #5,326 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,516 | 5 | #13,080 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,666 | 11 | #7,289 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,378 | 11 | #7,205 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,586 | 7 | #10,140 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,187 | 9 | #8,420 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,108 | — | — |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,194 | 8 | #9,179 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,528 | 8 | #9,061 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,587 | — | — |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,692 | — | — |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,018 | 5 | #12,976 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,178 | — | — |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,491 | 5 | #12,985 |
| 2009 | 36 | #4,220 | 5 | #13,194 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,491 | — | — |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,412 | — | — |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,292 | — | — |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,875 | — | — |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,120 | — | — |
| 2003 | 37 | #3,762 | 5 | #11,553 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,319 | — | — |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,159 | 5 | #11,230 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,049 | 7 | #8,539 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,339 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Imaan in 2025?
Imaan ranked #4,019 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Imaan?
951 babies have been named Imaan in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Imaan most popular?
Imaan peaked in 2023, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Imaan a boy or girl name?
Imaan is used for both: about 86% of babies named Imaan have been girls and 14% boys.
Is the name Imaan rising or falling?
Imaan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.