Azaan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Azaan is an Arabic name meaning 'call to prayer', derived from the root 'adhan'. The language has evolved from Arabic to Urdu and Greek forms. It is associated with Islamic traditions and has gained popularity in recent decades. The name holds spiritual significance and is viewed positively in contemporary contexts.
The name Azaan 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 gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Azaan 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, 'Azaan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3744th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2114th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Azaan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Azaan"
Pronunciation
/əˈzɑːn/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Azaan is derived from the Arabic root 'adhan', which means 'to call' or 'to announce'. In Islamic tradition, it refers to the call to prayer.
Meaning
call to prayer
Language Evolution
Adhan (Arabic), Azaan (Urdu), Athan (Greek)
Historical Usage
The name Azaan has gained popularity in Muslim communities, especially in South Asia, since the late 20th century due to its religious significance.
Variants & Derivatives
Adhan, Athan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Azaan is viewed positively in many Islamic communities as it represents a connection to faith and spirituality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Azaan"
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 "Azaan"
"Azaan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3744th of 24088 | 396 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2114th of 23106 | 812 |
Regional Popularity of "Azaan" 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) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
40.07% 2069th/5164 |
47.20% 3452nd/7313 |
42.66% 3184th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
62.37% 2485th/3984 |
24.09% 1081st/4487 |
29.71% 2027th/6822 |
36.74% 2306th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Azaan" 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 "Azaan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Azaan" 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.