Borhan Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BOR-han //bɔːrˈhɑːn//
Origin: Arabic; Persian
Meaning: light; illumination
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Borhan signifies 'proof' or 'evidence', often used in religious and philosophical contexts. In Persian, it conveys the meaning of 'light' or 'illumination', symbolizing knowledge and enlightenment.
The name is appreciated in various cultures for its positive connotations and is often associated with wisdom and clarity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Borhan was first seen in the United States in 2023.
Borhan has ranked as high as #1371 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Borhan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Borhan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Borhan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Borhan
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Borhan.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 |