Aaban

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Pronounced AH-bahn /ˈɑbɑn/Medium

Meaning: Aaban is a modern spelling of the old name Aban, borne in early Islamic history by a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. In the Persian tradition Aban is also the name of the eighth month of the calendar and is associated with water. It is used respectfully as a Muslim boy's name.Low

In 30 seconds: Aaban is an old Arabic and Persian name, borne by a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and used for a Persian month. Rare, it appears around 2014 (said AH-bahn).

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Origin LowArabic, Persian

MeaningAaban is a modern spelling of the old name Aban, borne in early Islamic history by a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. In the Persian tradition Aban is also the name of the eighth month of the calendar and is associated with water. It is used respectfully as a Muslim boy's name.

U.S. rank (2022)#9821 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aaban is a modern spelling of Aban, a name of long standing in Arabic and Persian tradition. It was borne by a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, and in Persian usage names the calendar's eighth month. It is treated as a respectful Muslim boy's name.

It is rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its peak around 2014, appearing chiefly among Muslim families. A boy named Aaban then is still a child today.

Did you know? In the Persian calendar Aban is the eighth month, linked with water and the angel who watches over it, giving the name a long history well beyond its recent, rare use in the United States.

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References - Aaban — Old Arabic/Persian name (Aban); companion of the Prophet; Persian month

Variations

AbanAbaanAabaan

Nicknames

Abi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aaban mean?

It is an old Arabic and Persian name, borne by a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and used for the eighth month of the Persian calendar.

How do you pronounce Aaban?

It is said AH-bahn /ˈɑbɑn/ - two syllables.

Is Aaban a boy or girl name?

Aaban is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aaban?

It is rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its peak in the twenty-tens.