Azhaan
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 78 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 78 babies have been named Azhaan in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
In the most recent SSA release, Azhaan ranks #7791 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Azhaan is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Azaan — the Arabic call to prayer, from the root adhana meaning 'to announce' or 'to call.' Five times a day across the Islamic world, the adhan (call to prayer) rises from minarets calling the faithful to worship. Naming a son Azhaan is a profound act of faith — his very name is the call to prayer made permanent.
Deeply Islamic in significance, Azhaan is used across South Asian Muslim communities as a name that carries the most sacred daily ritual of Islam in its syllables.
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Azhaan first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2015. A twenty-first-century entry, Azhaan belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azhaan has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2015.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 57 | #7221 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 21 | #7388 | — |
The Story of Azhaan
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2020, Azhaan is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Azhaan are most likely born between 2015 and 2024.
How rare is Azhaan?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Azhaan — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2015, peaked in the 2020s with 57 births that decade.
Azhaan by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2015–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #7791 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6260 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8390 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7655 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6009 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7227 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7548 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2015–2024