Declining since 2004, #2,284 for boys today.
Popularity of Aman since 1969
Babies named Aman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 74 |
| 1980s | 5 | 136 |
| 1990s | 70 | 411 |
| 2000s | 79 | 948 |
| 2010s | 19 | 531 |
| 2020s | 7 | 348 |
Meaning & origin
Aman, meaning 'peace' or 'safety', is a name deeply rooted in Arabic, where it reflects a core value in Islamic culture. First recorded in U.S. data in 1969, the name saw a gradual rise in use, peaking in 2004 at rank 1,316 before entering a long decline. As of 2025, it sits at rank 2,284 with only 1 in 28,001 boys receiving the name, making it a rare but recognizable choice. The name is most popular in states with large Arab American communities such as Illinois, New York, and Florida. While Aman is also a name in Hebrew and Persian, its Arabic origin is the most prevalent. Despite its decline in the U.S., Aman remains a meaningful and straightforward name that crosses cultural boundaries.
Aman derives from the Arabic root '-m-n', which conveys the concept of security and trust. It is directly related to the Arabic word for peace ('amn') and is a common name in Muslim communities across the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. The name also appears in Hebrew with a similar meaning, though the Arabic usage is more widespread.
Where Aman is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aman” around the world
Where Aman lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Aman
Names that share Aman's style, for a brother or sister.
