Imran Boy

Popularity: #703 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: IM-ron /ɪmˈrɑːn/

Origin: Arabic; Persian

Meaning: Arabic: prosperous; Persian: one who is blessed

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Imran has its roots in the Semitic languages, specifically deriving from the Arabic name عمران (ʿImrān). The etymology of Imran can be traced back to the Hebrew name Amram, which appears in the biblical texts.

In the Hebrew Bible, Amram is identified as the father of Moses and Aaron, a significant figure in the Exodus narrative. The name Amram itself is composed of two elements: "am," meaning "people," and "ram," meaning "exalted" or "high." This combination conveys a sense of exalted people or a high status among the community.

The transition of the name from Hebrew to Arabic occurred during the early centuries of the Common Era, particularly as Islamic culture began to flourish. In the Quran, Imran is mentioned as the father of Mary (Maryam), the mother of Jesus (Isa), which further solidified the name's significance in Islamic tradition.

The Quranic reference to Imran is found in Surah Al-Imran, which is named after him and emphasizes the importance of his family in the context of faith and divine favor. This connection to both the Hebrew Bible and the Quran highlights the name's interreligious significance.

Culturally, the name Imran has been associated with piety and virtue, resonating deeply within Islamic communities. It symbolizes a lineage of prophets and righteous individuals, thereby carrying a weight of moral and spiritual responsibility.

The name has also been embraced in various cultures influenced by Islamic traditions, often appearing in different forms and variations. In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Immy may be used affectionately, reflecting familial or close relationships.

Overall, the name Imran embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy, bridging significant religious narratives across both Judaism and Islam.

Famous people named Imran

In this section, you will find notable people named Imran. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Imran who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Imran who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Imran Abbas is an actor and model best known for his roles in Pakistani television dramas such as Khuda Aur Mohabbat and Alvida.

Imran Tahir is a cricketer best known for his performances as a fast bowler for South Africa and in various T20 leagues worldwide.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Imran, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Imran. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Imran was first seen in the United States in 1970.

Imran has ranked as high as #1952 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York, California, Minnesota, Texas, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Imran has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Imran is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Imran was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Imran.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 237 237
2024 231 231
2023 242 242
2022 223 223
2021 207 207
2020 206 206
2019 169 169
2018 225 225
2017 189 189
2016 191 191
2015 183 183
2014 170 170
2013 161 161
2012 133 133
2011 132 132
2010 73 73
2009 100 100
2008 65 65
2007 70 70
2006 58 58
2005 60 60
2004 51 51
2003 46 46
2002 51 51
2001 52 52
2000 40 40
1999 40 40
1998 38 38
1997 44 44
1996 60 60
1995 42 42
1994 44 44
1993 54 54
1992 53 53
1991 47 47
1990 38 38
1989 46 46
1988 55 55
1987 49 49
1986 43 43
1985 37 37
1984 40 40
1983 34 34
1982 35 35
1981 24 24
1980 33 33
1979 23 23
1978 25 25
1977 18 18
1976 14 14
1975 14 14
1974 13 13
1973 12 12
1972 5 5
1971 5 5
1970 8 8

Top States for Imran (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MN 32
17%
CA 25
13%
NY 24
13%
IL 17
9%
TX 16
8%
OH 13
7%
GA 9
5%
WA 8
4%
PA 7
4%
MI 7
4%
VA 7
4%
MO 6
3%
TN 5
3%
MD 5
3%
WI 5
3%
AZ 5
3%