Azlan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: High chief, chief
Origin: Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #978 in 2025 with 234 babies born.
History: Azlan surged in the 2020s. Connected to C.S. Lewis's Aslan (The Lion), the name carries Narnia's magic. The Z-spelling adds edge. Azlan means literary fantasy in American naming.
Similar names: azlaan, aztlan, aalani, alan, alana, alanah, alanee, alani
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Azlan? About 1 in 14,224 babies born in 2025 were named Azlan, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Azlan
What does the name Azlan mean?
Azlan means “High chief, chief” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Azlan?
Azlan has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “High chief, chief”.
How popular is Azlan?
Azlan ranked #977 in 2025 — given to 234 babies that year.
When was Azlan most popular?
Azlan peaked in 2025 with 234 babies registered that year.
Is Azlan a boy or girl name?
Azlan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Azlans in registered births are male.
Is the name Azlan rising or falling in popularity?
Azlan has risen 1088 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2065 in 2020 to #977 in 2025.
How long has Azlan been recorded?
Azlan appears in birth records across 22 years — from 2000 through 2025.