Aahan vs Nihal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aahan

Boy #3,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dawn, first ray of light"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu South Asian

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Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

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Aahan Rank #3,211

Nihal Rank #3,028

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 vs #3211 for Aahan.

Is Aahan or Nihal more popular?

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 compared to Aahan at #3211 in the United States.

What do Aahan and Nihal mean?

Aahan means "dawn, first ray of light" (Sanskrit origin). Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Aahan and Nihal boy or girl names?

Aahan is primarily a boy name. Nihal is primarily a boy name.