Will my child share the name Kimran with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Kimran per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kimran in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kimran becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kimran is rising: up 626 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,243 in 2005.

Is Kimran a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kimran 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.

Is Kimran a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Kimran

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Kimran is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kimran in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Kimran

Kimran has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1907 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #1243 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Kimran is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kimran in their class.