Tehran
Pronunciation: [ t-ayr-AHN ]
Tehran is a girl baby name. Ranked #59,163 in the US, popular nicknames include Teh, Tey, and Tehie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tehran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 5 babies have been named Tehran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tehran is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,163 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,163
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Tehran is also used as a boy name, ranked #29621.
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About the Name Tehran
Tehran is a girl name .
Is Tehran a boy or girl name? Tehran is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #59,163 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,621. Tehran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tehran is currently ranked #59,163 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tehran include Teh, Tey, Tehie, and Tehrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis