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Saban

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Pronounced shah-BAHN /ʃɑˈbɑn/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Arabic month Sha'ban (the eighth Islamic month) and from Turkish saban, 'a plough'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The month of Sha'ban; a plough: Saban is Turkish/Arabic. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'shah-BAHN').
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Origin LowTurkish, Arabic
MeaningVariously from the Arabic month Sha'ban (the eighth Islamic month) and from Turkish saban, 'a plough'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11747 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 151

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419972025

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

Saban comes variously from the Arabic month Sha'ban (the eighth Islamic month, leading up to Ramadan) and from Turkish saban, 'a plough' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural Turkish name (said 'shah-BAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, the-month-of-Sha'ban at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Saban is variously the Arabic month Sha'ban (the eighth Islamic month) and the Turkish saban, 'a plough' — a crisp, cultural name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'shah-BAHN').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Saban — routes layered

Variations

ŞabanShabanChaban

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saban mean?

Saban is variously the Arabic month Sha'ban and the Turkish 'a plough'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Saban?

It's said shah-BAHN /ʃɑˈbɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Saban a boy or girl name?

Saban is a boy's name.

How popular is Saban?

Saban is a rare name in the U.S.

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