boy's name
Aban
ah-BAHN
- Origin Arabic, Persian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 132
Aban is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "clear" or "eloquent." It's a name from early Islamic history, and it also has a separate Persian life as the eighth month of the Iranian calendar, named after the waters.
- Aban is a name of Arabic, Persian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2013, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 87,827 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2005.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Aban Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 16 |
What Aban Means
Aban in Arabic means clear, lucid or eloquent, a sense of speaking with precision. The Persian word is a separate one, connected with water, and it's also used in Parsi families.
Where Aban Comes From
Arabic aban comes from a root meaning to be clear or evident, and it was borne by early Muslims, including Aban ibn Uthman, a son of the third caliph, who became known as a scholar. Persian Aban is a different word, from Avestan apas, waters, and it names both the month and the Zoroastrian guardian of waters. Prokerala combines the two meanings in its entry.
Aban in Use
Spelling variants such as Aaban are common in Pakistan. In Iran, the month of Aban falls in autumn, and it's marked in the Zoroastrian calendar with a festival of water.
How Popular Is Aban?
In 2025, Aban was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Aban Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Aban
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aban Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aban over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aban
- Pronunciation ah-BAHN
Sibling Names for Aban
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aban — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aban
What does the name Aban mean?
Clear or eloquent in Arabic, and a month linked to water in Persian.
Is Aban a Muslim name?
Yes. It's an Arabic name from early Islamic history.
Is Aban a boy's or a girl's name?
It's mainly used for boys.
How popular is the name Aban?
In 2025, Aban was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
How many syllables are in Aban?
Aban has 2 syllables.
When was Aban most popular?
Aban peaked in 2013, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Aban a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Aban currently ranks #2,451 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.