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Aslan
BoyTurkish· “lion”
- Meaning
- lion
- Origin
- Turkish
- Pronunciation
- AZ-luhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #860
- US babies 2025
- 280
- Best rank
- #860 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Aslan
Aslan is a Turkish name that means “lion”.
Aslan is a Turkish word meaning lion, and it has long been used as a given name in Turkey, Central Asia and the Caucasus, often with an older Turkic form, Arslan, alongside it. It became famous in English through C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia, beginning with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 1950, where Aslan is the great lion who is the true king of Narnia and a figure of sacrifice and renewal. English speakers say AZ-luhn, while in Turkish it is ahs-LAHN. Lion names such as Leo, Leon and Lionel make natural companions.
Popularity over time
Aslan first appears in US Social Security records in 1979. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 2025. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #860, and its highest count, 280 babies. Use has grown 583% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,528 in 1980, #7,493 in 2000, #3,462 in 2010, and #860 in 2025. Of the 1,720 US boys named Aslan since records began, 56% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 470 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Zev, Eren, Carlo, Alessio, and Evren.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aslan ranked highest in Florida, New Jersey, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #478 | 38 |
| New Jersey | #545 | 13 |
| New York | #585 | 26 |
| Illinois | #609 | 15 |
| Pennsylvania | #632 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Aslan over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Aslan is usually pronounced AZ-luhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Aslan
A few middle names that flow with Aslan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aslan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aslan mean?
Aslan is a Turkish name that means “lion”.
What is the origin of the name Aslan?
Aslan has Turkish roots. Aslan is a Turkish word meaning lion, and it has long been used as a given name in Turkey, Central Asia and the Caucasus, often with an older Turkic form, Arslan, alongside it.
Is Aslan a popular name?
Yes. Aslan ranked #860 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Aslan a boy or girl name?
Aslan is mainly a boy's name. About 96% of US babies named Aslan over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Aslan?
Aslan is usually pronounced AZ-luhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings