Imran

A familiar Arabic name with steady appeal.

Boy's nameArabicRising fast Also a pet name
#972 36in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Arabic.

Imran is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic Imran, a name of great significance in both Islam and Judaism — it is the Arabic form of Amram, the father of Moses in the Bible, and also the father of Mary (Maryam) in the Quran. It means "prosperity" or "long life."

Imran Khan, the cricketing legend who became Prime Minister of Pakistan, is the name's most prominent modern bearer, giving it an association with sporting excellence and political leadership. It is widely used across the Muslim world and among South Asian communities in the United States.

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Popularity Over Time

Imran climbed 1289 spots in the last 20 years — from #2261 to #972.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Imran
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,108
2010s1,626
2000s593
1990s460
1980s396
1970s137

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(55 years, 19702024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Imran
YearBirthsRank
2024231#972
2023241#936
2022223#999
2021207#1040
2020206#1011
2019169#1153
2018225#934
2017189#1056
2016191#1038
2015183#1078
2014170#1128
2013161#1129
2012133#1300
2011132#1298
201073#1931
2009100#1597
200865#2109
200770#2004
200658#2213
200560#2066

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Imran has two lives

Imran, the baby name
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Imran, the pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19702024) · Methodology