Aban

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-baan /ɑːˈbɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A Persian and Arabic given name. In Persian tradition Aban is linked to water and is the name of a month and its guardian spirit; it also appears in Arabic naming. Noted respectfully as a heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing, heritage name: Aban is a Persian name tied to water and a month of the year (said 'AH-baan').

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Origin MediumPersian, Arabic

MeaningA Persian and Arabic given name. In Persian tradition Aban is linked to water and is the name of a month and its guardian spirit; it also appears in Arabic naming. Noted respectfully as a heritage name.

U.S. rank (2024)#12314 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 44

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

Aban is a Persian and Arabic given name. In Persian tradition it is tied to water and to the month Aban and its guardian spirit; it is carried across Persian and wider Muslim communities (said 'AH-baan').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, elemental, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? In Persian tradition Aban is linked to water and gives its name to a month and its guardian spirit — a fresh, elemental name that also appears in Arabic use (said 'AH-baan').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Aban — Persian/Arabic name linked to water and a month

Variations

AbaanAbbanAaban

Nicknames

AbiBan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aban mean?

Aban is a Persian and Arabic name; in Persian tradition it is linked to water and to a month of the year.

How do you pronounce Aban?

It's said AH-baan /ɑːˈbɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aban a boy or girl name?

Aban is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aban?

Aban is rare for boys in the U.S.