Nihan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nihan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 67 babies have been named Nihan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nihan is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #9,472 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,472
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Nihan is also used as a girl name, ranked #5084.
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About the Name Nihan
Nihan is a boy name .
Is Nihan a boy or girl name? Nihan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,472 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,084. Nihan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nihan is currently ranked #9,472 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nihan include Nih, Niy, Niie, and Nihkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nihan include Nihal, Nihaal . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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