Yazan - A very unique male name
Yazan at a glance
Yazan is ranked #1067 among boy baby names in 2025, with 152 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #1067 and first appeared on the charts in 1994.
- Rank in 2025
- #1067
- Births in 2025
- 152
- Peak year
- 2025 (#1067)
- First appeared
- 1994
- Trend
- #1705 in 2020 → #1067 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 9,647 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.8/5 (13 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 9,647 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yazan peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1067.
Famous with this name
Yazan Elessawy
Yazan Doubal
Yazan Ibrahim
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Yazan is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yazan is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #459 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,617.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 Yazan is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Yazan origin and meaning
Arabic (ancient South Arabian) — meaning uncertain
Uncertain — Yazan is an ancient Arabian royal name (borne by the Himyarite hero Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan); meanings offered for it in modern sources are not securely documented
Yazan descends from Dhi Yazan, a royal clan name of ancient Yemen made famous by the legendary king Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan, folk hero of Arabic epic. As a modern given name it is used across the Arab world; US use began in 1994 and reached its peak in 2025.
Origin uncertain
Yazan is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Yazan, pop culture references for the name Yazan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Yazan
We've found the following names that sound similar to Yazan, sorted by popularity.
Yaseen / Yasin / Yassin / Yesenia / Yeison / Yochanan / Yichen / Yassine / Yoshimi / Yochanon /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)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1067 |
| 2024 | 1133 |
| 2023 | 1265 |
| 2022 | 1512 |
| 2021 | 1621 |
| 2020 | 1705 |
| 2019 | 1892 |
| 2018 | 1666 |
| 2017 | 1570 |
| 2016 | 1718 |
| 2015 | 1570 |
| 2014 | 1872 |
| 2013 | 2032 |
| 2012 | 2450 |
| 2011 | 2496 |
| 2010 | 2733 |
| 2009 | 2365 |
| 2007 | 2610 |
| 2003 | 4052 |
| 2002 | 2766 |
| 2001 | 2306 |
| 2000 | 3314 |
| 1998 | 3661 |
| 1995 | 3540 |
| 1994 | 2258 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 459 |
| New York | 480 |
| Virginia | 585 |
| Louisiana | 901 |
| New Jersey | 1016 |
| Illinois | 1019 |
| Tennessee | 1036 |
| California | 1037 |
| Pennsylvania | 1091 |
| North Carolina | 1141 |
| Texas | 1216 |
| Florida | 1617 |
Even more about Yazan
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 Yazan 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 Yazan?
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.Pronunciation
yah-ZAHN · /jɑːˈzɑːn/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Yazin — A related spelling variant in use.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1994, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Yazan connects a boy to a legendary Arabian hero-king, which is why Arab families choose it with pride. In the US it is at its most popular right now while remaining distinctive.
Worth knowing
- Meanings circulating online for Yazan are not verifiable; treat them cautiously.
- English speakers may stress the first syllable or say YAZ-un.
