Athan
Athan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Athan
- A male given name, rather uncommon.
Etymology
Perhaps from Nathan, via rebracketing of "my Nathan" as "mine Athan"; compare Ned, derived from Ed via rebracketing in the opposite direction.
How popular is Athan?
Since 1880, 2,173 boys in the U.S. have been named Athan. Its highest rank for boys was #1367 in 2012. In 2025, 48 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Athan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Athan
Names that peaked around the same time as Athan and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Athan FAQ
What does the name Athan mean?
A male given name, rather uncommon. Perhaps from Nathan, via rebracketing of "my Nathan" as "mine Athan"; compare Ned, derived from Ed via rebracketing in the opposite direction.
How popular is the name Athan?
Since 1880, 2,173 boys in the U.S. have been named Athan. Its highest rank for boys was #1367 in 2012. In 2025, 48 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Athan a boy or girl name?
Athan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,173 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.