Azlan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1379 in 2022 with 135 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 234 births ranking #978. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 12,921 boys born was named Azlan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Azlan is usually explained through the same background as Aslan and is linked with the meaning "lion". It has a strong sound and a clear image of courage and presence.
The name appears in several Muslim naming settings and is especially familiar in parts of Southeast Asia. Its popularity is helped by the combination of a vivid meaning and a distinctive modern sound.