Azhan
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "call for prayer".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Azhan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Azhan today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azhan births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azhan. 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 Azhan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Azhan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,508
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Azhan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Azhan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Azhan 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 Azhan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Azhan
The name Azhan is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, with roots that can be traced back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Persian word "āzādān," which means "free" or "noble." The name was prevalent among the Persian nobility and aristocracy during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of significant cultural, scientific, and intellectual advancements in the Middle East.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azhan can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Ferdowsi. In his epic masterpiece, the Shahnameh (Book of Kings), written around 1010 AD, a character named Azhan is mentioned as a brave and noble warrior. This literary reference highlights the historical significance and prestige associated with the name.
Throughout the centuries, the name Azhan has been bestowed upon several notable figures from various fields. One such individual was Azhan ibn Uthman al-Ghazzi, a renowned Syrian scholar and historian who lived from 1437 to 1513 AD. He was known for his extensive work on the history of Damascus and his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Azhan was Azhan Khattak, a 16th-century Afghan warrior and military commander. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Afghan territories against the Mughal Empire's invasion, earning him a place in the annals of Afghan history.
In the realm of art and literature, Azhan al-Baghdadi was a celebrated Arabic calligrapher who lived during the 13th century. His exquisite calligraphic works adorned the walls of numerous mosques and palaces throughout the Middle East, showcasing the artistic richness associated with the name.
Azhan ibn Mansur al-Hallaj, a Persian mystic and philosopher born in 858 AD, is another notable figure associated with this name. His teachings and writings on Sufism and the concept of divine love have left a lasting impact on Islamic mysticism.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Azhan. The name's rich heritage and associations with nobility, bravery, scholarship, and artistic expression have contributed to its enduring legacy and cultural significance across various regions and eras.
People
Azhan + last name combinations
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FAQ
Azhan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azhan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azhan 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Azhan a common name?
We classify Azhan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azhan most popular?
The single biggest year for Azhan was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azhan is about 11 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 Azhan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azhan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azhan 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 Azhan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azhan 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 Azhan 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 Azhan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.