Ahzaab
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "confederates" or "alliances".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ahzaab. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ahzaab today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ahzaab births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ahzaab. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ahzaab. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,196
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Ahzaab: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ahzaab 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 Ahzaab 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 Ahzaab
The name Ahzaab has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the 7th century AD during the Islamic Golden Age. It is derived from the Arabic word "ahzaab," which translates to "parties" or "factions." This term held significant importance in early Islamic history, referring to the various tribes and groups that formed alliances or opposed the emerging Muslim community.
The name Ahzaab is believed to have first appeared in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. Specifically, it is mentioned in Surah Al-Ahzaab, the 33rd chapter of the Quran, which narrates the Battle of the Trench, a pivotal event in the life of Prophet Muhammad and the early Muslim community in Medina. This battle, also known as the Battle of the Confederates, took place in 627 AD when multiple Arab tribes formed an alliance (ahzaab) to attack the Muslims but were ultimately defeated.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Ahzaab was Ahzaab ibn Qays, a companion of Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century AD. He was known for his participation in various battles alongside the Prophet, including the Battle of Badr and the Conquest of Mecca.
In later centuries, the name Ahzaab continued to be used by Muslims, although its popularity varied across different regions and time periods. Notable historical figures with this name include:
1. Ahzaab ibn al-Qasim (d. 804 AD), an Arab scholar and linguist from Kufa, Iraq, known for his contributions to Arabic grammar and lexicography.
2. Ahzaab al-Andalusi (d. 1009 AD), a Muslim scholar and poet from Andalusia (modern-day Spain), renowned for his works on Islamic jurisprudence and literature.
3. Ahzaab al-Maghribi (d. 1196 AD), a Moroccan Sufi scholar and mystic who played a significant role in the spread of Sufism in North Africa.
4. Ahzaab ibn Malik (d. 1321 AD), a Persian mathematician and astronomer from Shiraz, known for his work on trigonometry and spherical geometry.
5. Ahzaab al-Misri (d. 1492 AD), an Egyptian scholar and theologian who made contributions to the fields of Islamic theology and philosophy during the Mamluk period.
While the name Ahzaab has deep historical roots and significance in the Arabic and Islamic tradition, its usage has been relatively uncommon compared to other Arabic names. Nevertheless, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of names that reflect the diverse cultural and religious heritage of the region.
People
Ahzaab + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ahzaab: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ahzaab?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ahzaab 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 Ahzaab a common name?
We classify Ahzaab 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 Ahzaab most popular?
The single biggest year for Ahzaab was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ahzaab is about 7 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 Ahzaab in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ahzaab a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ahzaab 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 Ahzaab still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ahzaab 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 Ahzaab 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 Americans are named Ahzaab?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Ahzaab at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.