Eman, pronounced /ˈiːmən/, is of Arabic origin and means "protection" or "safety". It is a unisex name but is more commonly used for females. The name Eman gained popularity in the West following the success of the Egyptian film "The Yacoubian Building" (2006), which featured a character named Eman. In Arabic, the name is written as امان and its plural form is amoona.
"The name Eman has seen a notable increase in popularity over the years, with consistent growth from around 20 births per year in the late 70s to over 50 births annually since the mid-90s. The highest point was reached in 2023 with 63 births."