Will my child share the name Imaan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 105 UK babies named Imaan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Imaan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Imaan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Imaan has been fairly steady, ranked #396 in 2025 against #399 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #285 in 2011.

Is Imaan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Imaan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Imaan?

Notable people named Imaan include: Imaan Hammam and Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim.

Is Imaan a popular baby name in the United States?

Imaan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Imaan is a distinctive choice, ranked #396 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Imaan in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#396

About the Name Imaan

Imaan is steadily gaining in popularity, up 48 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #285 in 2011, and it currently sits at #351. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Imaan is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Imaan in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Imaan

Imaan Hammam — Imaan Hammam is a Moroccan-Egyptian-Dutch fashion model.
Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim — Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim is a Nigerian politician and businesswoman.

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