Jahaan vs Yanisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jahaan

Boy #4,660 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"world, universe"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

South Asian Pakistani Indian Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,660
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jaan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yanisa

Girl #53,978 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom, knowledge"

Origin: Sanskrit via Thai

Cultural Roots

Thai Southeast Asian Laotian Cambodian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#53,978
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yani, Nisa, Yan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jahaan Rank #4,660
Yanisa Rank #53,978

Jahaan is more popular, ranked #4660 vs #53978 for Yanisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jahaan ___

  • Jahaan Ali
  • Jahaan Ahmad
  • Jahaan Raza
  • Jahaan Bakhsh
  • Jahaan Noor
  • Jahaan Baig

Yanisa ___

  • Yanisa Ploy
  • Yanisa Wan
  • Yanisa Suda
  • Yanisa Nara
  • Yanisa Kanya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jahaan

Arham Zara Ayaan Sana Mirza

If you choose Yanisa

Niran Sawin Pansa Dawan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jahaan or Yanisa more popular?

Jahaan is more popular, ranked #4660 compared to Yanisa at #53978 in the United States.

What do Jahaan and Yanisa mean?

Jahaan means "world, universe" (Persian origin). Yanisa means "wisdom, knowledge" (Sanskrit via Thai origin).

Are Jahaan and Yanisa boy or girl names?

Jahaan is primarily a boy name. Yanisa is primarily a girl name.

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