Emaan
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "faith, trust, or belief".
Name Census estimates that about 1,387 living Americans carry the first name Emaan. It is a predominantly female name (91.1% of registrations). The average person named Emaan today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emaan births was 2024 (88 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emaan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Emaan is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 247,119 Americans
Peak year
2024
88 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,560
Tracked since 1993
Gender
Gender distribution for Emaan
Emaan leans heavily female at 91.1% of total registrations, but 125 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Emaan as a male name
- Ranked #5,096 in 2024
- 19 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (19 births)
Emaan as a female name
- Ranked #2,560 in 2024
- 69 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (76 births)
Popularity
Emaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emaan from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 630 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Emaan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emaan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emaans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Emaan, while Washington, Pennsylvania, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 64 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emaan
The name Emaan originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic faith. It is derived from the Arabic word "Iman," which means "faith" or "belief." This name holds a deep spiritual and religious significance in Arabic and Islamic cultures.
In ancient times, the concept of "Iman" was widely discussed and explored in various Islamic texts, including the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. The Quran emphasizes the importance of having a strong and unwavering faith in Allah and adhering to the principles of Islam.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Emaan can be traced back to the early days of Islam, during the 7th century AD. It was often given to children as a way to instill the values of faith and devotion from a young age.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Emaan. One of the earliest and most famous was Emaan al-Shafi'i, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist who lived from 767 to 820 AD. He was the founder of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence, one of the four major schools of Sunni Islamic law.
Another prominent figure was Emaan al-Ghazali, a renowned Islamic theologian, philosopher, and mystic who lived from 1058 to 1111 AD. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islamic philosophy and is often referred to as the "Reviver of the Religion" for his efforts in reviving and strengthening Islamic spirituality.
In the realm of literature, Emaan al-Hamadhani was a celebrated Arabic poet who lived from 968 to 1008 AD. She is considered one of the most influential female poets of the Abbasid era and is renowned for her mastery of the Arabic language and her poetic prowess.
Moving forward in time, Emaan al-Nawawi was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived from 1233 to 1277 AD. He is best known for his contribution to the study and compilation of the hadiths (sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad), as well as his work on Islamic jurisprudence.
Lastly, Emaan ibn Kathir, who lived from 1301 to 1373 AD, was a highly respected Islamic scholar, historian, and exegete. He is particularly renowned for his monumental work, "Al-Bidayah wa'l-Nihayah" (The Beginning and the End), a comprehensive history of the world from Islamic perspectives.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Emaan, a name that carries a deep spiritual and religious significance in Arabic and Islamic cultures.
People
Emaan + last name combinations
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FAQ
Emaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,387 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emaan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 247,119 US residents.
Is Emaan a common name?
We classify Emaan as "Rare". It ranks above 92% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,400 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Emaan was 2024, when 88 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emaan is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emaan a female name?
Yes, 91.1% of people registered as Emaan in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.