To recite or read
Derived from the Arabic word 'qara'a', meaning to recite or read aloud. It is most famously associated with the central religious text of Islam, the Qur'an. As a given name, it is relatively rare in the United States and often chosen for its spiritual significance.
About 8 boys were named Koran in 2025.
Professional basketball player and skills coach
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).