Azhan
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Azhan peaked during the Gen Z era, when 5 babies received this name in a single year (2006). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Azhan remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Azhan ranks #12508 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Azhan is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Azan or Adhan meaning 'call to prayer,' from the Arabic adhān — the Islamic call to prayer that echoes from minarets five times daily across the Muslim world.
Azhan carries one of the most sacred sounds in Islam — the adhan that calls believers to prayer is among the first words whispered to a newborn in Muslim tradition. As a given name it has profound spiritual meaning, connecting the child to the daily rhythm of Islamic devotion and community prayer.
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Phonetically, Azhan belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their clean, contemporary ending — among the most common endings in modern American names. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Azhan’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azhan has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #12508 | — |
| 2000s | 5 | #12228 | — |
The Story of Azhan
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Azhan is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Azhan are most likely born between 2006 and 2016.
How rare is Azhan?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Azhan — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2000s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2006–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #12508 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12228 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2024