Aljaquan
Of Arabic origin meaning "the mighty one" or "the strong one".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Aljaquan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aljaquan today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aljaquan births was 1997 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aljaquan. 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 Aljaquan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1997
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#8,161
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Aljaquan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aljaquan 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 Aljaquan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Geography
Where Aljaquans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aljaquan
The name Aljaquan is a relatively modern invention, having no discernible roots in any particular language or culture. It appears to be a unique combination of sounds and syllables, possibly created to stand out in a world where more traditional names are commonplace.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Aljaquan. It is not found in religious scriptures or recorded in any significant historical records from the past. The name's origins remain a mystery, with no clear etymology or derivation from older words or spellings.
Due to its modern and unique nature, there are very few recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Aljaquan throughout history. However, here are five notable people who have carried this first name:
1. Aljaquan Asbury (born 1984) is an American former professional basketball player who played in various minor leagues and international leagues.
2. Aljaquan Burgess (born 1991) is an American professional basketball player currently playing in the NBA G League for the Greensboro Swarm.
3. Aljaquan Daniels (born 1990) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the NCAA Division I for the George Mason Patriots.
4. Aljaquan Edmonds (born 1988) is an American former professional basketball player who played in various international leagues, including in Poland and Spain.
5. Aljaquan Williams (born 1991) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the NCAA Division I for the Murray State Racers.
While the name Aljaquan may not have a rich historical background or deep cultural roots, its uniqueness has allowed it to stand out in modern times as a distinctive and memorable moniker.
People
Aljaquan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aljaquan 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
Aljaquan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aljaquan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aljaquan 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Aljaquan a common name?
We classify Aljaquan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aljaquan most popular?
The single biggest year for Aljaquan was 1997, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aljaquan is about 28 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 Aljaquan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aljaquan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aljaquan 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 Aljaquan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aljaquan 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 Aljaquan 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 common is the name Aljaquan?
Want to know how many people share the name Aljaquan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.