UK boy's name
Aazan
A masculine Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning "the Islamic call to prayer".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aazan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aazan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Aazan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Aazan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aazan ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Aazan.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aazan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Aazan mean?
The name Aazan is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the early Islamic period. It derives from the Arabic root word "adhan," which means "call" or "announcement." The name is closely associated with the Islamic call to prayer, known as the adhan, which is recited by a muezzin from a mosque's minaret, summoning the faithful to perform their obligatory prayers.
In Islamic tradition, the name Aazan is believed to have been introduced during the time of the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE. According to historical accounts, the first muezzin to recite the adhan was Bilal ibn Rabah, a former Abyssinian slave who embraced Islam and became a close companion of the Prophet.
The name Aazan is mentioned in various Islamic texts and scriptures, particularly in hadith literature, which documents the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. It is also found in historical records and biographical accounts of early Muslim scholars and figures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aazan is associated with Aazan ibn Abi Quhafah, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the father of the second caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab. Aazan ibn Abi Quhafah lived in the 7th century CE and played a significant role in the early Islamic community.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aazan, including:
1. Aazan ibn Abi Quhafah (7th century CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the father of the second caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab. 2. Aazan ibn Malik (7th century CE), another companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned narrator of hadith. 3. Aazan al-Ghamidi (9th century CE), an influential Muslim scholar and grammarian from the city of Medina. 4. Aazan al-Basri (9th century CE), a renowned Muslim jurist and scholar of hadith from the city of Basra. 5. Aazan ibn Ishaq al-Andalusi (12th century CE), a renowned Muslim scholar and poet from Andalusia (modern-day Spain).
The name Aazan continues to be popular among Muslims around the world, particularly in Arabic-speaking regions, due to its deep-rooted connection to Islamic faith and tradition. It serves as a reminder of the significance of the call to prayer and the spiritual responsibilities that come with it.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Aazan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aazan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Aazan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aazan in the UK right now?
In 2008, Aazan was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aazan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Aazan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aazan?
A masculine Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning "the Islamic call to prayer".
How many people are called Aazan in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Aazan across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.