Declining since 2014.
Popularity of Aaban since 2007
Babies named Aaban per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 109 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Aaban first entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 2007, a very recent arrival compared to most names. It reached its peak popularity in 2014 and has been declining since. Because it has never ranked in the top 1000, its one-in-N (number of births per million) is effectively zero for any given year, reflecting its rarity. The name has no recorded concentration in any top states, suggesting it is used sparingly across the country rather than being a regional favorite. Its origins are debated between Arabic and Persian, and its meaning remains uncertain, which adds an element of mystery. Given its modern emergence and falling trajectory since 2014, Aaban appears to be an infrequent but culturally meaningful choice for families seeking a distinctive name with Southwest Asian roots.
The name Aaban is rare in English-speaking countries, first appearing in U.S. records in 2007. It may derive from the Arabic root 'abana', meaning 'to be clear' or 'eloquent', or from Persian 'ābān', an adjective meaning 'watery' or referring to the eighth month of the Iranian calendar. Its exact origin is debated, and the name has not been widely used historically.
Sibling names for Aaban
Names that share Aaban's style, for a brother or sister.
