Honor, respect, or hospitality
Derived from the Arabic root 'k-r-m', Ikran signifies the act of honoring or showing hospitality. It is a name that conveys deep respect and generosity toward others. While more common in Somali and East African communities, it retains its strong linguistic roots in classical Arabic.
Less common today
Ikran isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,159 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Somali civil servant and intelligence officer
