Unisex name · Arabic
Iman
“faith, belief”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Iman.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Iman — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Iman is Arabic for faith, one of the central theological terms in Islam and paired conceptually with islam itself: iman is the inward belief, islam the outward submission. Using it as a given name is common and carries no immodesty.
It is given to girls and boys across the Arab world and South Asia. The Somali model Iman, professionally mononymous since the 1970s, made it recognisable in the West without pushing it into the US top 1000.
It is already short and rarely clipped. Two syllables want two or three (Iman Layla, Iman Rashid). On our vibe map it is Modern Minimalist, with Cultural Fusion deliberately behind it.
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All Arabic names →Iman — common questions
Is Iman a boy or girl name?
Iman is a unisex name — it is given to boys and girls alike, and we list it that way (Arabic origin).
What does the name Iman mean?
Iman means “faith, belief” of Arabic origin. Iman is Arabic for faith, one of the central theological terms in Islam and paired conceptually with islam itself: iman is the inward belief, islam the outward submission. Using it as a given name is common and carries no immodesty.
Where does the name Iman come from?
Iman is Arabic in origin. It is given to girls and boys across the Arab world and South Asia. The Somali model Iman, professionally mononymous since the 1970s, made it recognisable in the West without pushing it into the US top 1000.
What are common nicknames for Iman?
Imi and Mani — the short-forms parents most often use for Iman.
How popular is Iman?
Iman did not make the top 1,000 boys' or girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Iman you might want for the nursery.