Ikran: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: eekr-ahn
Origin: Somalia
gender-female

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Jul 04, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: East Africa
Meaning: Wish, desire, hope, iceberg

Ikran is a multicultural name with layered meaning. In Arabic, it’s sometimes associated with notions of hope, wish, or desire, while in other uses, such as Somali, it can mean “iceberg.” The name rose in popularity due to its appearance in popular culture, including the film Avatar, where “Ikran” refers to a majestic flying creature. Whether chosen for its strength, cool imagery, or inspirational symbolism, Ikran is a bold and rare name with a poetic core.

Ikran Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ikran is currently #21202 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ikran is currently #12073 on Kiindred Girl Names
chat-overall Australian: Ikran is currently #9697 on Kiindred Australian Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

Baby Names A-Z

Wikipedia, NSW Births Deaths and Marriages, QLD Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, WA Registry of Births, SA Registry of Births, VIC Registry of Births, Social Security Administration

arrow-icon Ikran
arrow-icon