Nihan vs Zana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nihan

Girl #5,084 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hidden, secret"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Persian Iranian Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,084
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Niha, Ni

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Zana

Girl #5,226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain fairy, supernatural guardian"

Origin: Albanian

Cultural Roots

Albanian Slavic Persian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,226
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zan

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Popularity Comparison

Nihan Rank #5,084
Zana Rank #5,226

Nihan is more popular, ranked #5084 vs #5226 for Zana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nihan ___

  • Nihan Rose
  • Nihan Leyla
  • Nihan Ayla
  • Nihan Marie
  • Nihan Su
  • Nihan Nur

Zana ___

  • Zana Rose
  • Zana Marie
  • Zana Violet
  • Zana Elise
  • Zana Pearl
  • Zana Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nihan

Elif Zeynep Leyla Aylin Miran

If you choose Zana

Lena Mira Dara Besa Rina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nihan or Zana more popular?

Nihan is more popular, ranked #5084 compared to Zana at #5226 in the United States.

What do Nihan and Zana mean?

Nihan means "hidden, secret" (Persian origin). Zana means "mountain fairy, supernatural guardian" (Albanian origin).

Are Nihan and Zana boy or girl names?

Nihan is primarily a girl name. Zana is primarily a girl name.

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