Ezhaan
An Arabic name meaning "dawn" or "splendor of morning".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Ezhaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ezhaan today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ezhaan births was 2024 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ezhaan. 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 Ezhaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ezhaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2024
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,313
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Ezhaan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ezhaan 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 Ezhaan 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ezhaan
The name Ezhaan is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, originating from the word "Ezhan," which means "proclamation" or "call to prayer." This name has been in use for centuries, particularly in regions with a significant Persian cultural influence, such as parts of the Middle East and Central Asia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ezhaan can be found in ancient Persian literature, where it was often used as a symbolic representation of the call to worship and spiritual devotion. In some historical texts, Ezhaan was also associated with individuals who played a significant role in religious practices or ceremonies.
During the medieval period, the name Ezhaan gained popularity among various Islamic communities, particularly those influenced by Persian culture. It was not uncommon for individuals with this name to be revered for their piety and knowledge of religious teachings.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ezhaan. One such individual was Ezhaan al-Kashani, a renowned Persian scholar and poet who lived in the 14th century. His works on philosophy, mysticism, and literature were highly regarded during his time.
Another prominent figure was Ezhaan al-Bukhari, a 10th-century Islamic scholar from modern-day Uzbekistan, who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of hadith (sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad).
In the 17th century, Ezhaan Mirza, a member of the Safavid royal family in Persia, gained recognition for his patronage of the arts and his role in promoting cultural exchange between Persia and neighboring regions.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Ezhaan Khan was a prominent military leader and statesman in the Afghan Durrani Empire. He played a crucial role in the defense of the empire against foreign invasions and was highly respected for his strategic acumen.
Another historical figure worth mentioning is Ezhaan Qazvini, an Iranian mathematician and astronomer from the late 19th century, who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and the study of planetary motion.
While the name Ezhaan has its roots in Persian culture, it has transcended borders and gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly among Muslim communities influenced by Persian traditions and literature.
People
Ezhaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ezhaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ezhaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ezhaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ezhaan 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Ezhaan a common name?
We classify Ezhaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ezhaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Ezhaan was 2024, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ezhaan 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 Ezhaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ezhaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ezhaan 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 Ezhaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ezhaan 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 Ezhaan 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 Ezhaan?
Want to know how many Americans are named Ezhaan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.