Amaan
Amaan is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Peace, safety, protection, or security.
Origin and history
Amaan is a male name of Arabic origin meaning 'peace', 'safety', or 'protection'. While relatively rare in the United States, it maintains a steady presence as a modern cross-cultural choice. It is valued for its simple phonetic structure and positive, peaceful meaning.
Popularity in the United States
1,070 babies in the United States have been named Amaan since 1880. It ranks #3616 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1772.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.6 %)
- IL (24.8 %)
- NY (21.5 %)
- TX (17.7 %)
- NJ (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 88 |
| 2000-2010 | 428 |
| 2010-2019 | 399 |
| 2020-2029 | 155 |
Fun facts
- Amaan shares the triconsonantal Semitic root A-M-N with words related to trust, faith, and safety.
- The name has seen modest but consistent use in the United States over recent decades.