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Jiyan

♂ Boy

Pronounced jee-YAHN /dʒiˈjɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Kurdish/Persian jiyan, 'life, living; a fighter, the fierce one'Medium

In 30 seconds: Life and fire: Jiyan is Kurdish/Persian for 'life; a fighter'. Strong, meaningful, and warm.

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Origin MediumKurdish, Persian

MeaningFrom Kurdish/Persian jiyan, 'life, living; a fighter, the fierce one'

U.S. rank (2025)#7396 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 171

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jiyan comes from Kurdish and Persian jiyan, 'life, living; a fighter, the fierce one'. A strong, meaningful name across the Kurdish and Persian world, it celebrates life and resilience.

In the U.S. it appears in Kurdish and Persian families. Rare, life-or-fighter at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Jiyan means 'life' in Kurdish (a deeply meaningful word) — and 'a fighter, the fierce one' in Persian; a strong, bright name.

Overall data confidence 70%

References — Jiyan — etymology

Variations

JiyaanJianJihan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jiyan mean?

Jiyan is Kurdish/Persian for 'life, living; a fighter, the fierce one'.

How do you pronounce Jiyan?

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

Is Jiyan a boy or girl name?

Jiyan is a boy's name (used for both in Kurdish).

How popular is Jiyan?

Jiyan is a rare name in the U.S.