Affan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Affan is an Arabic name meaning virtuous or chaste. It has evolved from historical forms like Afān and Afnan. The name is positively perceived, reflecting honorable traits. It does not have biblical significance but is popular in Islamic culture.
The name Affan is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Affan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Affan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7649th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3316th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Affan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Affan"
Pronunciation
/æfˈfæn/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Affan is derived from the Arabic root 'ع ف ن' which means 'to be virtuous' or 'to be chaste'.
Meaning
virtuous, chaste
Language Evolution
Afān, Afnan, Affan
Historical Usage
Affan has been used in various cultures, particularly among Arabic-speaking populations, and gained popularity in the Islamic world due to its positive connotations.
Variants & Derivatives
Afnan, Afan, Affaan
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary settings, Affan is viewed positively, often associated with qualities of honor and respectability.
Famous People
Affan Muhammad, Affan F. Shaikh
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Affan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Affan"
"Affan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7649th of 24088 | 139 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3316th of 23106 | 413 |
Regional Popularity of "Affan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
68.05% 2711th/3984 |
45.22% 2029th/4487 |
47.23% 3222nd/6822 |
56.56% 3550th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Affan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Affan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Affan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.