The nameImène

Imène is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "faith". It is a form of Imane, popular in France in the 2000s.

Meaning

Imène comes from the Arabic iman, "faith, belief".

Origin

Arabic. It is a North African spelling of Imane. It is also written Imen.

History

Imène has been given in France since the 1970s and peaked in the 2000s, especially around Paris and in northern France.

Popularity of the name Imène

Imène in France

1351stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2006peak year (260 births)
4,950babies named Imène in France since 1900
0130260 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Imène was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,885 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Imène. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Imène in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 49 births a year on average, against 106 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Imène in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Imène mean?

Imène comes from the Arabic iman, "faith, belief".

What is the origin of the name Imène?

Arabic. It is a North African spelling of Imane. It is also written Imen.

Is Imène a girl's or a boy's name?

Imène is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Imène?

Variants and related names of Imène include Imane.