Rising since 2010, #3,181 for boys today.
Popularity of Azlaan since 2010
Babies named Azlaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 112 |
| 2020s | 167 |
Meaning & origin
Azlaan is a modern name that entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 2010, reflecting a broader trend of contemporary consonant-rich coinages among South Asian and Muslim families. Since 2010, its trajectory has been steadily rising, reaching a peak rank of 3,181 in 2025, with a frequency of 1 in 46,164 births. The name is most common in Texas and California, mirroring the states with large South Asian diasporas. Though its exact meaning remains ambiguous, Azlaan's crisp sound and similarity to established names like Azaan and Azlan contribute to its appeal as a distinctive choice for boys.
Azlaan is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2010. It may be a variant of Azlan, which some sources connect to Turkic roots meaning 'lion' or to the Persian name Arslan. However, its precise derivation is unclear, and it is often used in South Asian Muslim communities as a contemporary coinage.
Where Azlaan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Azlaan” around the world
Where Azlaan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Az, Zee
Variants: Azlan
Sibling names for Azlaan
Names that share Azlaan's style, for a brother or sister.
