boy's name
Affaan
af-FAHN
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 54
Affaan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2006, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2002.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Affaan 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 | 9 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 13 |
How Popular Is Affaan?
In 2023, Affaan was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Affaan 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 Affaan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Affaan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Affaan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Affaan
- Pronunciation af-FAHN
Sibling Names for Affaan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Affaan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Affaan
How popular is the name Affaan?
In 2023, Affaan was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Affaan a girl's or a boy's name?
Affaan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Affaan?
Affaan has 2 syllables.
When was Affaan most popular?
Affaan peaked in 2006, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.