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Jahani

♂ Boy

Pronounced jə-HAH-nee /dʒəˈhɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Persian jahani, 'of the world, worldly' (from jahan, 'world'); also a modern Ja- coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Worldly and warm: Jahani is Persian 'of the world' — and a modern Ja- name. Lyrical, distinctive, and bright.
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Origin LowPersian, American
MeaningFrom Persian jahani, 'of the world, worldly' (from jahan, 'world'); also a modern Ja- coinage; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4453 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 59

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420232025

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

Jahani comes from Persian jahani, 'of the world, worldly' (from jahan, 'world'), and also reads as a modern Ja-/-ani coinage (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, distinctive name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-the-world at the (likely) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jahani draws on Persian jahan, 'the world' — 'worldly, of the world'; it also reads as a modern Ja-/-ani coinage, doubly evocative.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Jahani / jahan — routes layered

Variations

JahanniJihan

Nicknames

Jah

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If you like Jahani…

Jahan— the 'world' root name
Jahir— a fellow Jah- name
Amani— a companion -ani name
Jasani— another American name
Kaimani— shares Jahani's American roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jahani mean?

Jahani is Persian for 'of the world, worldly', and a modern Ja- name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jahani?

It's said jə-HAH-nee /dʒəˈhɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jahani a boy or girl name?

Jahani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Jahani?

Jahani is a rare name in the U.S.

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