Azane
A feminine name of Punjabi origin meaning "blooming flower".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Azane. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Azane today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azane births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azane. 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 Azane. 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
#12,561
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Azane: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Azane 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 Azane 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 Azane
The name Azane is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, which is a part of the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family. The name is thought to be derived from the Persian word "azan," which means "voice" or "call." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who had a powerful or melodious voice.
While the exact time period of the name's origin is uncertain, it is likely that it has been in use for several centuries. The name has been found in various historical records and literary works from the Persian region, indicating its long-standing presence in the culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azane can be found in the epic Persian poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned poet Ferdowsi, who lived in the 10th and 11th centuries. In this work, Azane is mentioned as the name of a minor character, suggesting that the name was in use during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Azane. One such figure is Azane Batoor, a Persian warrior and military commander who lived in the 16th century. He is remembered for his bravery and strategic prowess in battles against the Uzbek invaders.
Another notable Azane was Azane Khanum, a Persian princess and poet who lived in the 17th century. She is renowned for her contributions to Persian literature and her patronage of the arts and culture during her lifetime.
In the realm of religion, the name Azane is associated with Azane Bint Qays, a prominent female companion of the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century. She is revered for her piety and her role in the early spread of Islam.
Moving forward in time, Azane Amir Khan was a renowned Persian painter and calligrapher who lived in the 18th century. His works are celebrated for their intricate details and beautiful representations of Persian culture and traditions.
Finally, Azane Farahani was a prominent Iranian actress and filmmaker who lived in the 20th century. She was known for her roles in several critically acclaimed Persian films and her advocacy for women's rights and social issues.
While the name Azane has its roots in Persian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various cultures and societies around the world, each adding their own unique interpretations and associations to the name.
People
Azane + last name combinations
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FAQ
Azane: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azane?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azane 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 Azane a common name?
We classify Azane 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 Azane most popular?
The single biggest year for Azane was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azane 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 Azane in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azane a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azane 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 Azane still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azane 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 Azane 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 called Azane?
You can see how many people share the name Azane on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.