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Aman

Pronunciation
[A-man]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Amharic Of Ethiopia Name Meaning "Peace."It Is Often Used As A Nickname.
Origin
African

Aman Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,391 baby boys have been named Aman. The name peaked in 2004 with 121 US births that year (rank #1245). In 2024, ranked #2206 nationally — 961 places below its 2004 peak.

Top States for Aman

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Aman births are: California (413), New York (184), Texas (139).

Other African-Origin Names Like Aman

If you like Aman's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →

4-Letter Names Starting with A

Names with Aman's exact length and starting letter: Aala, Aart, Aase, Aban, Abba.

Quick Facts About Aman

535
African baby names in our dictionary
270
African male names
199
4-letter A-names in our dictionary
1,087
A-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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