Nihan Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NEE-han //niːˈhɑːn//
Origin: Turkish; Persian
Meaning: gift; pure
Historical & Cultural Background
In Turkish, Nihan means 'gift' and is often associated with beauty and grace. The name is used in various cultural contexts within Turkey, reflecting a sense of affection and endearment.
In Persian, Nihan translates to 'pure,' symbolizing clarity and innocence, and is often found in poetic and literary traditions. Both origins highlight positive attributes, making it a favored choice for girls.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nihan was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Nihan has ranked as high as #1292 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New Jersey, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Nihan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Nihan 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 Nihan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Nihan (2024)
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.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |
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 Nihan.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2019 | 11 |