Jahan
Jahan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jahan
- A transliteration of the Persian unisex given name جهان (jahân).
Etymology
From Persian جهان (jahân).
How popular is Jahan?
Since 1880, 45 girls and 832 boys in the U.S. have been named Jahan (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10885 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #2859 in 2018. In 2025, 49 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jahan
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Sibling name ideas for Jahan
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Jahan FAQ
What does the name Jahan mean?
A transliteration of the Persian unisex given name جهان (jahân). From Persian جهان (jahân).
What is the origin of the name Jahan?
Jahan is listed as a name of Persian origin.
How popular is the name Jahan?
Since 1880, 45 girls and 832 boys in the U.S. have been named Jahan (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10885 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #2859 in 2018. In 2025, 49 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jahan a boy or girl name?
Jahan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 45 girls and 832 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.