UK boy's name
Amaan
An Arabic masculine name meaning peace, security or safety.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Amaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #968, with 32 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 225 births.
This profile covers 3,051 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
The latest count is about 14% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 3,057 living people in the UK are called Amaan. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amaan ranked #968 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 32 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 225 boys were registered as Amaan.
- • Amaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #720 in 2021.
- • About 3,057 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#968
2024
Births in 2024
32
Latest year
Peak year
2002
225 births
Estimated living
3,057
2026
Meaning
What does Amaan mean?
The name Amaan is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "amin," which means "trustworthy" or "faithful." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.
The name Amaan gained popularity among Muslims, as it is closely associated with the concept of faith and trust in Islamic teachings. In Arabic literature and poetry, the name is often used as a metaphor for reliability, security, and peace of mind.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Amaan can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The word "amin" appears multiple times, emphasizing the importance of being trustworthy and faithful in one's beliefs and actions.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Amaan. One of the earliest known figures was Amaan ibn Yazid al-Ushbuni (d. 756 AD), a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain).
Another prominent figure was Amaan ibn Abi Ayyub (d. 873 AD), a distinguished Shafi'i jurist and scholar from Baghdad, who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
During the Ottoman Empire, Amaan Pasha (1552-1638) was a prominent statesman and military commander who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1623 to 1624.
In more recent times, Amaan Ahmad Khan (1900-1963) was a respected Indian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Education in the first cabinet of independent India.
Amaan Ali Khan (born 1977) is a renowned Indian classical musician and sarod player, carrying on the rich musical tradition of the Senia Bangash School of sarod playing.
The name Amaan has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, becoming popular among various communities around the world. Its meaning and significance, rooted in the values of trust and faithfulness, continue to resonate with people across different backgrounds and beliefs.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Amaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amaan, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 32 births in 2024, compared with 225 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amaan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #774 | 221 | 5 |
| 2010s | #471 | 912 | 10 |
| 2000s | #222 | 1,805 | 10 |
| 1990s | #617 | 113 | 4 |
Geography
Where Amaan is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Amaan. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Amaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #720 in 2021.
Across the UK
Amaan in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#720 in 2021
8 years of NRS records, 30 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Amaan
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Amaan Iqbal
snooker player
snooker player
2006-
Related
Names similar to Amaan
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- 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
Amaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amaan was ranked #968 for boys in England and Wales, with 32 births registered.
When was Amaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 225 babies registered as Amaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amaan?
An Arabic masculine name meaning peace, security or safety.
How many people are called Amaan in the UK?
A total of 3,051 babies have been registered as Amaan across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 30 more in Scotland.
Where is Amaan most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Amaan ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #720 in 2021. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.