Shahan
Pronunciation: [ sh-AH-uhn ]
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Shahan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 305 babies have been named Shahan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shahan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,747 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,747
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Shahan
Shahan is a boy name .
Shahan is currently ranked #6,747 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shahan include Sha, Shah, Shahy, Shahie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shahan include Shahzain, Shaheen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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