UK boy's name
Aben
Short and daring; bold and confident.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aben is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aben popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. 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.
Aben is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Aben. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aben ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 boys were registered as Aben.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aben as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Aben mean?
The name Aben has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "ibn," which means "son of." In the Middle Ages, the name was commonly used as a patronymic, indicating the lineage or family of an individual.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aben can be found in the chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over significant portions of the Middle East and North Africa from the 8th to the 13th centuries. During this time, many scholars, philosophers, and poets bore the name Aben, reflecting their Arab heritage.
In the realm of literature, the name Aben appears in several influential works from the Islamic Golden Age. For instance, the renowned philosopher and polymath Aben Rushd, also known as Averroes (1126-1198), left a profound mark on the fields of philosophy, law, and medicine. His writings and commentaries on Aristotle's works had a lasting impact on Western thought during the Renaissance.
Another notable figure with the name Aben was Aben Ezra (1089-1164), a celebrated Jewish philosopher, mathematician, and biblical commentator from Spain. His contributions to the study of Hebrew grammar and his extensive works on the Torah and other sacred texts earned him a place among the foremost scholars of his time.
During the Reconquista, the period of Christian conquest of the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule, the name Aben was associated with several influential figures. One such individual was Aben Humeya (1520-1569), a prominent leader of the Morisco revolt against the Spanish monarchy in the 16th century.
In the realm of arts and culture, the name Aben can be found among accomplished poets and artists. Aben Hayyān (945-1023), a renowned Arab philologist and literary critic from Córdoba, made significant contributions to the study of Arabic language and literature.
While the name Aben has its roots in the Arabic world, it has also been adopted and adapted in various cultural contexts throughout history. From scholars and philosophers to political leaders and artists, individuals bearing this name have left an indelible mark on their respective eras and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Aben by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aben 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
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- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aben: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aben in the UK right now?
In 2013, Aben was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aben most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Aben in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aben?
Short and daring; bold and confident.
How many people are called Aben in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Aben 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.