Yihan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yihan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 12 babies have been named Yihan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yihan is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,170 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,170
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Yihan is also used as a girl name, ranked #29832.
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"God adds"
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French-inspired modern origin
"house, dwelling (French-inspired)"
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Arabic origin
"noble, the exalted"
#18,257 in US
Old Irish origin
"dark-haired one"
#18,076 in US
Greek (Agnes root) origin
"pure"
#18,038 in US
Norse origin
"Thor’s warrior or companion"
#18,224 in US
Latin origin
"golden, made of gold"
#18,328 in US
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About the Name Yihan
Yihan is a boy name .
Is Yihan a boy or girl name? Yihan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,170 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #29,832. Yihan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Yihan is currently ranked #18,170 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yihan include Yih, Yiy, Yiie, and Yihkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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