Imran is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #592 in 2022 with 63 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 101 births ranking #276. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 37.6%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 4,514 boys born was named Imran. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Imran is a well-established Arabic name with a dignified sound and a long scriptural history. English glosses vary slightly, but the name is consistently treated as positive and substantial.
The name is important in Islamic tradition through the family of Imran and appears in the Quran. It remains widely used across Muslim communities and works easily in international settings.