Aazan
A masculine Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning "the Islamic call to prayer".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Aazan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aazan today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aazan births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aazan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aazan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aazan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,282
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Aazan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aazan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aazan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aazan
The name Aazan is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the early Islamic period. It derives from the Arabic root word "adhan," which means "call" or "announcement." The name is closely associated with the Islamic call to prayer, known as the adhan, which is recited by a muezzin from a mosque's minaret, summoning the faithful to perform their obligatory prayers.
In Islamic tradition, the name Aazan is believed to have been introduced during the time of the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE. According to historical accounts, the first muezzin to recite the adhan was Bilal ibn Rabah, a former Abyssinian slave who embraced Islam and became a close companion of the Prophet.
The name Aazan is mentioned in various Islamic texts and scriptures, particularly in hadith literature, which documents the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. It is also found in historical records and biographical accounts of early Muslim scholars and figures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aazan is associated with Aazan ibn Abi Quhafah, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the father of the second caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab. Aazan ibn Abi Quhafah lived in the 7th century CE and played a significant role in the early Islamic community.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aazan, including:
1. Aazan ibn Abi Quhafah (7th century CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the father of the second caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab.
2. Aazan ibn Malik (7th century CE), another companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned narrator of hadith.
3. Aazan al-Ghamidi (9th century CE), an influential Muslim scholar and grammarian from the city of Medina.
4. Aazan al-Basri (9th century CE), a renowned Muslim jurist and scholar of hadith from the city of Basra.
5. Aazan ibn Ishaq al-Andalusi (12th century CE), a renowned Muslim scholar and poet from Andalusia (modern-day Spain).
The name Aazan continues to be popular among Muslims around the world, particularly in Arabic-speaking regions, due to its deep-rooted connection to Islamic faith and tradition. It serves as a reminder of the significance of the call to prayer and the spiritual responsibilities that come with it.
People
Aazan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aazan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aazan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aazan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aazan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Aazan a common name?
We classify Aazan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aazan most popular?
The single biggest year for Aazan was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aazan is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aazan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aazan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aazan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aazan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aazan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aazan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Aazan as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Aazan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.