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Jihan

♂ Boy

Pronounced jee-HAHN /dʒiˈhɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Persian/Turkish jahan/jihan, 'the world; the universe; the cosmos'; used for both sexes; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: The world; the universe: Jihan is Persian/Turkish. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'jee-HAHN').
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Origin LowPersian, Turkish
MeaningFrom Persian/Turkish jahan/jihan, 'the world; the universe; the cosmos'; used for both sexes; here for boys
U.S. rank (2025)#6628 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520032025

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

Jihan comes from Persian/Turkish jahan/jihan, 'the world; the universe; the cosmos' (as in Jahangir, 'world-conqueror'). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished). A lyrical, modern name (said 'jee-HAHN').

In the U.S. it appears across Persian, Turkish, and Arab families. Rare, the-world at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jihan (jahan) means 'the world; the universe; the cosmos' in Persian and Turkish — a lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'jee-HAHN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Jihan — unisex; routes noted

Variations

JahanJehanCihan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jihan mean?

Jihan is Persian/Turkish for 'the world; the universe; the cosmos'; used for both sexes.

How do you pronounce Jihan?

It's said jee-HAHN /dʒiˈhɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jihan a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Jihan?

Jihan is a rare name in the U.S.

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