UK name, mostly girls
Emaan
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "faith, trust, or belief".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Emaan is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Emaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #415, with 103 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 103 births.
This profile covers 1,509 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Emaan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 1,552 living people in the UK are called Emaan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Emaan ranked #415 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 103 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 103 girls were registered as Emaan.
- • Emaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #638 in 2024.
- • About 1,552 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 97.4% of Emaan registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#415
2024
Births in 2024
103
Latest year
Peak year
2024
103 births
Estimated living
1,552
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Emaan
In England and Wales birth records, Emaan has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 2.6% of registrations are for boys and 97.4% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Emaan registered for boys
- Ranked #3,688 in 2024
- 5 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (7 births)
Emaan registered for girls
- Ranked #415 in 2024
- 103 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (103 births)
Meaning
What does Emaan mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Emaan over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Emaan in England and Wales, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Emaan, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 103 births in 2024, compared with 103 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emaan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #487 | 425 | 5 |
| 2010s | #535 | 784 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1129 | 296 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3142 | 4 | 1 |
Geography
Where Emaan is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Emaan. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Emaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #638 in 2024.
Across the UK
Emaan in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#638 in 2024
10 years of NRS records, 50 total registered
Related
Names similar to Emaan
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Emaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Emaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Emaan was ranked #415 for girls in England and Wales, with 103 births registered.
When was Emaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 103 babies registered as Emaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Emaan?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "faith, trust, or belief".
How many people are called Emaan in the UK?
A total of 1,509 babies have been registered as Emaan across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 50 more in Scotland.
Where is Emaan most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Emaan ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #638 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.