Azlan

Azlan - A very unique male name

Azlan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2011 on position #3847. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Azlan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Azlan? 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 Azlan. The baby boy name Azlan was given to 189 baby boys in 2025, ranking #976 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,758 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Azlan peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 976.

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Azlan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Azlan is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #453 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,115.

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 Azlan is where you live.

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Azlan origin and meaning

Variant of Aslan (Turkic)

A variant spelling of Aslan — the Turkic word for 'lion,' used as a name across Turkey, the Caucasus and South Asia

Azlan is Aslan — 'lion' in Turkish and related languages — in a spelling common in Malaysia and Pakistan. It entered the US data in 2011 and has risen fast to its highest point in 2025. In English-speaking countries the name also carries the echo of C.S. Lewis's Aslan, the lion of Narnia, though that character's spelling has an s, not a z.

Attested etymology

Azlan is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Azlan

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

Aslan / Azlaan / Azaylen / Ashlan / Acelin / Ashlyn /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Azlan

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 Azlan 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 Azlan?

2 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

AZ-lan · /ˈæzlæn/

Around the world

• Aslan (Turkish) — The original Turkic form, spelled with an s
• Azlan (Malay) — Used as-is in Malaysia in this spelling

Spellings and nicknames

• Aslan — The original spelling, a separate name in the data
• Arslan — Another Turkic variant of the same lion name

Famous bearers

• Azlan Shah — Sultan of Perak, Malaysia, and a leading figure in Asian hockey administration (1928–2014) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Azlan for the lion — strength and courage in a short, striking name with roots across Asia. The z gives it a modern edge in English.

Worth knowing

• Most English speakers will think of Narnia's Aslan and spell it with an s
• Still very new in the US (since 2011), so its trajectory is unproven