Emran
2025 SSA
About Emran
Emran is a masculine name of Arabic and Persian origin, a variant of the more common Imran. The name appears in the Quran, where Imran is mentioned as the father of Mary (mother of Jesus in Islamic tradition). Emran means 'prosperity' or 'progress' and carries connotations of advancement and development. Popular throughout the Middle East, South Asia, and Muslim communities worldwide, Emran offers a distinctive yet accessible option for parents seeking a name with spiritual significance. This name has been gradually increasing in usage in Western countries as cultural diversity in naming practices expands, appreciated for its meaningful heritage and contemporary sound.
Pronounced EM-rahn.
As of October 2026, Emran ranked #4070 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2907 for boys in 2017.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,397 | 32 | 16.7 |
| 2015 | #3,608 | 30 | 15.7 |
| 2016 | #3,551 | 31 | 16.3 |
| 2017 | #2,907 | 41 | 22.2 |
| 2018 | #3,120 | 37 | 20.4 |
| 2019 | #3,374 | 34 | 18.9 |
| 2020 | #3,948 | 26 | 15.1 |
| 2021 | #4,818 | 20 | 11.4 |
| 2022 | #3,795 | 29 | 16.6 |
| 2023 | #4,252 | 25 | 14.6 |
| 2024 | #4,217 | 25 | 14.5 |
| 2025 | #4,070 | 26 | 15.2 |