Aladdin

Aladdin is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “nobility of the faith.” In 2024 it was given to 18 boys in the United States.

Aladdin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish · Persian
Meaning
“nobility of the faith”
Pronunciation
/əˈlædɪn/

About the name Aladdin

Aladdin belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “nobility of the faith” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Aladdin first appears in Social Security records in 1980. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2867 in 1993, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 261 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aladdin in US records

First recorded (US)
1980
Best US rank
#2867 in 1993
Peak year
1993
Babies named Aladdin in 2024
18
Total since 1880
261

Aladdin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#4812 in 2017
Babies named Aladdin in 2017
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aladdin mean?

Aladdin means “nobility of the faith” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Aladdin a boy or girl name?

Aladdin is a boy name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aladdin?

Aladdin comes from the Muslim & Arabic, Turkish and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Aladdin?

Aladdin first appears in US records in 1980. Its best-ever ranking was #2867 in 1993, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Aladdin?

Aladdin is pronounced /əˈlædɪn/ (IPA).

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