Athan
- Pronunciation
- [A-than]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Immortal
- Origin
- English
Athan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,125 baby boys have been named Athan. The name peaked in 2012 with 123 US births that year (rank #1367). In 2024, ranked #2305 nationally — 938 places below its 2012 peak.
Top States for Athan
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Athan births are: California (412), Texas (248), Florida (56).
Other English-Origin Names Like Athan
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5-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Athan's exact length and starting letter: Aahan, Aaric, Aaron, Abasi, Abban.
Quick Facts About Athan
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