Is Athan a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Athan is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Athan?

It’s currently ranked #863 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Athan Boy

Popularity: #863 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAH-than / /ˈæθən/

Greek; Arabic

Meaning

Greek: immortal; Arabic: one who is long-lived

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Athan is derived from the Greek word 'athanatos,' meaning immortal. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, due to its association with eternal life. In Arabic-speaking regions, it is sometimes linked to the concept of longevity. The name has historical significance in both religious and secular contexts.

Trend Summary

The name Athan has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.

Variants

Athanasius
Athan
Athanasi

International Variants

Athanase (French)
Athanasius (Latin)

Famous people named Athan

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Fictional characters named Athan

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Sibling Suggestions

Adrian Ethan Nathan Sebastian Julian Liam

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Athan was first seen in the United States in 1917. Athan has ranked as high as #1258 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Athan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Athan (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
FL	11	30%
TX	10	27%
CA	6	16%
NC	5	14%
NY	5	14%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1917	5
1924	6
1946	6
1948	5
1957	5
1959	5
1961	6
1962	6
1966	5
1967	7
1972	8
1973	8
1974	7
1976	6
1977	8
1978	5
1979	5
1980	10
1981	12
1982	9
1983	8
1985	13
1986	11
1987	12
1988	6
1989	11
1990	5
1992	6
1993	5
1994	6
1995	9
1996	8
1997	13
1998	8
1999	20
2000	38
2001	28
2002	32
2003	39
2004	46
2005	55
2006	83
2007	77
2008	95
2009	104
2010	104
2011	109
2012	123
2013	105
2014	101
2015	90
2016	90
2017	83
2018	62
2019	68
2020	59
2021	62
2022	63
2023	73
2024	61