Nihal vs Aahan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nihal

Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

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Boy #3,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dawn, first ray of light"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu South Asian

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Nihal Rank #3,028

Aahan Rank #3,211

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

Is Nihal or Aahan more popular?

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

What do Nihal and Aahan mean?

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

Are Nihal and Aahan boy or girl names?

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