Armanullah
Meaning "soldier of God" from the Arabic elements "arman" and "Allah".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Armanullah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Armanullah today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Armanullah births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Armanullah. 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 Armanullah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,497
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Armanullah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Armanullah 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 Armanullah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Armanullah
The name Armanullah has its origins in the Persian language and is derived from two words: "Arman," meaning "desire" or "aspiration," and "Ullah," which is an Arabic word meaning "God." Together, the name can be interpreted as "God's desire" or "One whose desire is fulfilled by God." It is a name with deep roots in Islamic culture and tradition.
The earliest recorded use of the name Armanullah can be traced back to the 17th century, when it was sometimes used as a title or honorific for individuals of high standing or nobility in various parts of the Persian Empire. Over time, it gained popularity as a given name, particularly among Muslim communities in South and Central Asia.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Armanullah was Amanullah Khan (1892-1960), who served as the King of Afghanistan from 1919 to 1929. He played a significant role in modernizing Afghanistan and introducing reforms aimed at strengthening the country's independence and sovereignty. His reign marked an important period in Afghanistan's history, as he sought to transform the nation into a more progressive and secular state.
Another prominent individual with the name Armanullah was Agha Armanullah Khan (1874-1938), a prominent Indian Muslim politician and diplomat who served as the first Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1920 to 1922. He played a crucial role in representing Indian interests during the early years of the British Raj.
In the realm of literature, Armanullah Jamaluddin (1893-1973) was a renowned Pashtun poet and writer from Afghanistan. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Pashto literature and is celebrated for his contributions to preserving and promoting the language and culture of the Pashtun people.
The name Armanullah also has significance in religious and spiritual contexts. In the 19th century, Armanullah Khan (1844-1917) was a prominent Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from Sindh, Pakistan. He was known for his teachings on Islamic mysticism and his efforts to promote unity and understanding among different religious communities.
Another notable figure with the name Armanullah was Armanullah Bagash (1887-1971), a renowned Uzbek poet, writer, and playwright from Central Asia. He played a pivotal role in the development of modern Uzbek literature and is celebrated for his works that explored themes of social justice, cultural identity, and the human condition.
People
Armanullah + last name combinations
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FAQ
Armanullah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Armanullah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Armanullah 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 Armanullah a common name?
We classify Armanullah 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 Armanullah most popular?
The single biggest year for Armanullah was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Armanullah is about 4 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 Armanullah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Armanullah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Armanullah 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 Armanullah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Armanullah 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 Armanullah 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 are named Armanullah?
You can see how many people have the name Armanullah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.