Azaan

Azaan - A very unique male name

Azaan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2006 on position #3783. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Azaan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Azaan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Azaan. The baby boy name Azaan was given to 30 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2092 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 48,876 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Azaan peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 1510.

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Azaan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Azaan is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,000 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,926.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Azaan is where you live.

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Azaan origin and meaning

Arabic

Spelling variant of Azan/Adhan, Arabic for the Islamic call to prayer

Azaan writes the Arabic adhan — the call to prayer sounded from mosques — with a double a. As a given name it honours that central sound of Muslim daily life. It appears in US data in Muslim families at low levels and is a steady, uncommon choice.

Attested etymology

Azaan is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Azaan, pop culture references for the name Azaan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Azaan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Azaan, sorted by popularity.

Akeem / Aizen / Ajani / Ashwin / Asim / Aeson / Agam / Ahsan / Aasim / Aceson /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Azaan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Azaan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Azaan?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-ZAHN · /ɑˈzɑn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Azan — The simpler transliteration of the same word-name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2006, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Azaan is chosen in Muslim families for its direct link to the call to prayer.

Worth knowing

• Azaan, Azan and Adhan are one word in three spellings; expect variation in records