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Alihan

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-lee-hahn /ˈɑ.li.hɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish — Ali ('exalted; noble', Arabic) + han/khan ('a ruler/leader'), hence 'Ali the ruler; the exalted leader'Low

In 30 seconds: Ali the ruler; the exalted khan: Alihan is Turkish. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AH-lee-hahn').
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Origin LowTurkish, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Turkish — Ali ('exalted; noble', Arabic) + han/khan ('a ruler/leader'), hence 'Ali the ruler; the exalted leader'
U.S. rank (2025)#5215 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 74

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520182025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alihan comes from the Turkish — Ali ('exalted; noble', Arabic) + han/khan ('a ruler/leader'), hence 'Ali the ruler; the exalted leader'. A crisp, modern name (said 'AH-lee-hahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Kazakh families. Rare, Ali-the-ruler at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Alihan joins Ali ('exalted; noble', Arabic) and han/khan ('a ruler'), hence 'Ali the ruler' — a crisp, strong name (said 'AH-lee-hahn').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Alihan — Turkish etymology

Variations

AlikhanAlihaan

Nicknames

Ali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alihan mean?

Alihan is Turkish for 'Ali the ruler' (Ali, 'exalted', + han, 'a ruler').

How do you pronounce Alihan?

It's said AH-lee-hahn /.li.hn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alihan a boy or girl name?

Alihan is a boy's name.

How popular is Alihan?

Alihan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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