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Amaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-MAHN /ɑˈmɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic aman, 'peace, safety, security, protection'Medium

In 30 seconds: Peace and safety: Amaan is Arabic for 'peace, safety, protection'. Soft, soothing, and warm.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic aman, 'peace, safety, security, protection'

U.S. rank (2025)#4713 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,070

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

Amaan comes from Arabic aman, 'peace, safety, security, protection'. A soft, soothing name across South Asia and the Arab world, it wishes a child a life of peace and safety.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, peace at the root, and soothing.

Did you know? Amaan (aman) means 'peace, safety, security, protection' in Arabic and Urdu — a soft, soothing name across South Asia and the Arab world.

Overall data confidence 80%

Arabic references — aman — etymology

Variations

AmanAmaanat

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amaan mean?

Amaan is Arabic for 'peace, safety, security, protection'.

How do you pronounce Amaan?

It's said ah-MAHN /ɑˈmɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amaan a boy or girl name?

Amaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Amaan?

Amaan is a rare name in the U.S.