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UK name, mostly boys

Aman

An Islamic name originating from Arabic meaning "peace" or "security".

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.

Aman is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Aman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1199, with 23 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 159 births.

This profile covers 1,800 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 1,795 living people in the UK are called Aman. 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

  • Aman ranked #1199 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 23 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2004, when 159 boys were registered as Aman.
  • Aman ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #535 in 2005.
  • About 1,795 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 86.2% of Aman registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1199

2024

Births in 2024

23

Latest year

Peak year

2004

159 births

Estimated living

1,795

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Aman

In England and Wales birth records, Aman has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 86.2% of registrations are for boys and 13.8% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

86% boys
14% girls
Boys1,800 (86.2%)Girls289 (13.8%)

Aman registered for boys

  • Ranked #1,199 in 2024
  • 23 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2004 (159 births)

Aman registered for girls

  • Ranked #4,843 in 2024
  • 4 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2003 (20 births)

Meaning

What does Aman mean?

The name Aman has its origins in the Arabic language, stemming from the word "amn" which means "peace," "security," or "safety." It is a name that has been in use in various cultures and regions influenced by the Arabic language and Islamic traditions.

In ancient times, the name Aman was associated with the concept of tranquility and calmness. It was often given to children with the hope that they would lead a peaceful and secure life. The name has been mentioned in various Arabic literary works and historical texts, reflecting its significance and cultural relevance.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aman can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned in the context of seeking refuge and protection from God. This association with peace and security further solidified the meaning and significance of the name.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aman. One of the most prominent figures was Aman ibn Yazid (700-756 CE), a renowned Arab poet and scholar who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate. His works were widely celebrated and contributed to the development of Arabic literature.

Another notable figure was Aman ibn Nafi' (d. 808 CE), a prominent Muslim jurist and scholar from Medina. He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and was highly respected for his knowledge and teachings.

In the realm of Islamic mysticism, Aman ibn Abu al-Hasan al-Dimashqi (d. 1008 CE) was a revered Sufi mystic and spiritual teacher. He is known for his writings on the spiritual path and his influential teachings on the inner dimensions of Islam.

During the medieval period, Aman al-Mulk (1055-1092 CE) was a prominent Persian vizier and statesman who served under the Seljuk Empire. He was known for his administrative skills and played a significant role in the governance of the empire.

In more recent times, Aman Ullah Khan (1892-1974) was a prominent political leader and activist from the Indian subcontinent. He was actively involved in the struggle for independence from British rule and played a crucial role in the formation of the state of Pakistan.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Aman throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aman over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Aman in England and Wales, 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 Aman, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 23 births in 2024, compared with 159 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
04487131174199620102024

Decades

Aman by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aman 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 #1098 128 5
2010s #825 426 10
2000s #323 1,054 10
1990s #438 192 4

Geography

Where Aman is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aman. 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.

Aman ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #535 in 2005.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Aman in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#535 in 2005

3 years of NRS records, 10 total registered

Notable bearers

Famous people named Aman

  • Aman Shivdasani

    basketball player

    Gibraltarian basketball player (born 2004)

    2004-

  • Aman Verma

    association football player

    English association football player

    1988-

Related

Names similar to Aman

FAQ

Aman: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aman in the UK right now?

In 2024, Aman was ranked #1199 for boys in England and Wales, with 23 births registered.

When was Aman most popular?

The peak year on record was 2004, with 159 babies registered as Aman in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aman?

An Islamic name originating from Arabic meaning "peace" or "security".

How many people are called Aman in the UK?

A total of 1,800 babies have been registered as Aman across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 10 more in Scotland.

Where is Aman most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Aman ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #535 in 2005. 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.