Jahan
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jahan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 38 babies have been named Jahan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jahan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,966 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #18,966
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Jahan is also used as a boy name, ranked #3263.
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About the Name Jahan
Jahan is a girl name .
Is Jahan a boy or girl name? Jahan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #18,966 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,263. Jahan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jahan is currently ranked #18,966 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jahan include Jah, Jay, Jaie, and Jahkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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