Jahan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Persian
Gender Distribution:
95% Masculine / 5% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'world' or 'universe', Jahan is a unisex name of Persian origin.
Meaning of the Name Jahan
Jahan is a unisex name of Persian origin. It means 'world' or 'universe'. In Persian culture, it is considered to be a powerful and significant name. Jahan represents the vastness and beauty of the world, and it is often chosen as a name to symbolize hope and optimism.
Popularity of the Name Jahan
The popularity for the name Jahan peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 42 births, which ranked number 6,446 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Jahan had the most female births in 2021 with 7, which ranked number 12,179 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2018 with 42, which ranked number 2,842 out of 14,095 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jahan has increased sharply over the last ten years from 20 births to 32 births, an increase of 60.00%. Among males, Jahan has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 20 births to 32 births, an increase of 60.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jahan
- 20 Year Trend of Jahan: 18.52%
- 10 Year Trend of Jahan: 60.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jahan: 60.00%
Popularity of Jahan by State
For males, Jahan was most popular in Western states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jahan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | 1738 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jahan
- Total Births of Jahan: 34 (4.81%)
- Male Births of Jahan: 34 (4.81%)
Given the upward trend of Jahan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.81% increase in total births, for a total of 34 births in 2024. Male births for Jahan have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 34 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.81%.