Iman
Girl name · #2071 in 2025 · Uniqueness 73/100
Iman is currently the #2071 girl name in the United States — 91 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1919, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 19,780 girls born in 2025 was named Iman.
Babies named Iman per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 50-year story
Iman first appears in the Social Security records in 1975, when 8 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1996, when 178 girls were named Iman — good for #1042 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Iman against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Iman in class?
Iman scores 73 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Iman will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Iman is most common
Geography matters for names, and Iman is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Imans were TX (13), NY (10), CA (9), IL (8), VA (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Iman
Statistically, parents drawn to Iman tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Eman, Regan, Evan, Shae, and Kaylyn.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Iman | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91 | #2064 |
| 2024 | 92 | #2080 |
| 2023 | 81 | #2269 |
| 2022 | 109 | #1856 |
| 2021 | 84 | #2212 |
| 2020 | 104 | #1860 |
| 2019 | 108 | #1864 |
| 2018 | 85 | #2190 |
| 2017 | 105 | #1917 |
| 2016 | 106 | #1897 |
| 2015 | 105 | #1919 |
| 2014 | 112 | #1818 |
| 2013 | 96 | #2020 |
| 2012 | 98 | #1983 |
| 2011 | 117 | #1748 |
| 2010 | 108 | #1873 |
| 2009 | 146 | #1546 |
| 2008 | 164 | #1437 |
| 2007 | 117 | #1815 |
| 2006 | 156 | #1440 |
| 2005 | 137 | #1513 |
| 2004 | 173 | #1252 |
| 2003 | 169 | #1242 |
| 2002 | 157 | #1258 |
| 2001 | 162 | #1238 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Iman a popular girl name?
Iman ranked #2071 among girls in 2025 with 91 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1919.
When was the name Iman most popular?
Iman peaked in 1996, when 178 American girls received the name (ranked #1042 that year). Since 1996 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Iman?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 19,780 newborn American girls was named Iman. It scores 73/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.