Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Leader or guide, Leader, Chief, Leader of the Religion
Pronunciation: ih-MAHM, /ɪˈmɑm/, AY M AE M
Popularity Rank: #4,384
The term 'Imam' is of Arabic origin and means 'leader' or 'guide'. In the Islamic faith, an Imam is a religious leader who leads the prayers and serves as a spiritual guide for the community.
The name Imam is of Arabic origin and means Leader or guide, Leader, Chief, Leader of the Religion. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Imam is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nigeria, and 80 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ih-MAHM
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɪˈmɑm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AY M AE M
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Imam is recorded 14,182 times globally, ranking it as the 4,384th most common name worldwide.
Imam is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 3,594 occurrences, making it the 921th most popular name in the country.
In Indonesia, the name Imam is found among 1 in every 257 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #921 | 1 : 805 |
| Malaysia | #946 | 1 : 1,406 |
| Nigeria | #1,130 | 1 : 1,044 |
| Turkey | #1,612 | 1 : 966 |
| Bangladesh | #399 | 1 : 479 |
| United Arab Emirates | #808 | 1 : 1,020 |
| Oman | #714 | 1 : 826 |
| Turkey | #2,566 | 1 : 2,149 |
| Kuwait | #989 | 1 : 1,547 |
| Qatar | #787 | 1 : 1,294 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Imam from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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