Jahan
Jahan is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
World, universe.
Origin and history
Jahan is a classic masculine name of Persian origin meaning 'world' or 'universe'. It has long been used in South Asia and the Middle East, including historically as part of imperial names like Shah Jahan. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used choice.
Popularity in the United States
832 babies in the United States have been named Jahan since 1880. It ranks #3844 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1727.
States where it is most popular
- CA (76 %)
- NY (18.2 %)
- TX (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 36 |
| 1980-1990 | 97 |
| 1990-2000 | 104 |
| 2000-2010 | 166 |
| 2010-2019 | 229 |
| 2020-2029 | 200 |
Famous people named Jahan
- Jahan Yousaf: Musician, DJ
Fun facts
- The name is famous historically through Shah Jahan, the 17th-century Mughal emperor who commissioned the Taj Mahal.
- Derived from the Middle Persian word 'gēhān', which translates directly to 'world' or 'creation'.