Amran
Primarily a girl's name of Hebrew origin with 322 recorded births. Also given to 75 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 322 Americans have ever been named Amran. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and peaked modestly at 27 births in 2020 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
In the most recent SSA release, Amran ranks #9577 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Amran is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew or Arabic origin, a variant of Imran meaning 'prosperity, long-living' — in the Hebrew Bible, Amram was the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. In Islam, Imran is a revered patriarch; the name carries extraordinary biblical and Quranic significance.
EtymologyShow more
Amran first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2001. A twenty-first-century entry, Amran belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Amran climbed 2122 spots in the last 20 years — from #11699 to #9577.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 78 | #7556 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 176 | #7464 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 68 | #12114 | — |
The Story of Amran
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2020, Amran is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Amran are most likely born between 2010 and 2024.
How rare is Amran?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Amran — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2001, peaked in the 2010s with 176 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Amran by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 2001–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #9577 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8505 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7660 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7278 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4759 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7042 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6539 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5524 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6004 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5141 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5476 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13263 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9752 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8661 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7241 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10029 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12655 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8557 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12509 |
| 2005 | 8 | #11904 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Amran as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Amran has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 75 births since 1995.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2001–2024