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UK boy's name

Emran

An Arabic masculine name meaning "enlightened" or "immortal".

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.

Emran is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Emran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2088, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 11 births.

This profile covers 125 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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.

Emran is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 124 living people in the UK are called Emran. 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

  • Emran ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 11 boys were registered as Emran.
  • About 124 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2088

2024

Births in 2024

11

Latest year

Peak year

2024

11 births

Estimated living

124

2026

Meaning

What does Emran mean?

The name Emran has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East region during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "amara," which means "to command" or "to lead." The name Emran carries connotations of authority, leadership, and command.

In its earliest form, the name was spelled "Imran," which is the Arabic spelling of the biblical name Amram, the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. This connection to the Abrahamic religious traditions suggests that the name may have been borne by individuals in the region during ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emran can be found in the 10th century, when Emran ibn al-Walid al-Qurtubi, a renowned Andalusian scholar and poet, lived from 940 to 1031 CE. He was known for his expertise in Arabic grammar and literature.

Another notable figure with the name Emran was Emran Khusrau (1253-1325), a Persian poet and philosopher who was a prominent figure in the literary and spiritual circles of medieval India. His poetic works, particularly his ghazals, are renowned for their mystical and spiritual themes.

In the 14th century, Emran al-Hafiz (1325-1390) was a celebrated Islamic scholar and jurist from Egypt. He was widely respected for his knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and contributed significantly to the development of Islamic legal thought.

During the 16th century, Emran Khan (1556-1627) was a influential military commander and statesman in the Mughal Empire. He served under emperors Akbar and Jahangir, playing a pivotal role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire's territories.

In more recent history, Emran Hashmi (born 1979) is a prominent Indian film actor and producer, known for his work in Bollywood cinema. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his performances in critically acclaimed films.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Emran, reflecting its enduring presence across various cultures, time periods, and fields of endeavor.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Emran over time

The chart below shows babies named Emran registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Emran, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Emran
036811199620102024

Decades

Emran by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emran 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 #3024 27 4
2010s #3160 58 10
2000s #3080 31 7
1990s #2888 9 3

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FAQ

Emran: questions and answers

How popular is the name Emran in the UK right now?

In 2024, Emran was ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.

When was Emran most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 11 babies registered as Emran in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Emran?

An Arabic masculine name meaning "enlightened" or "immortal".

How many people are called Emran in the UK?

A total of 125 babies have been registered as Emran across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

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.