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Kahan

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-HAHN /kɑˈhɑn/Medium

Meaning: A name used in several cultures, variously Turkic ('a ruler; a khan/leader') and Hebrew (linked to Cohen, 'a priest'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A ruler; a khan; a priest: Kahan is Turkic/Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'kah-HAHN').
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Origin LowTurkic, Hebrew
MeaningA name used in several cultures, variously Turkic ('a ruler; a khan/leader') and Hebrew (linked to Cohen, 'a priest'); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#10176 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 40

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162025

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

Kahan is a name used in several cultures, variously Turkic ('a ruler; a khan/leader') and Hebrew (linked to Cohen, 'a priest'; routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'kah-HAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Central Asian and Jewish families. Rare, a-ruler at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kahan is used in several cultures, variously Turkic ('a ruler; a khan/leader') and Hebrew (linked to Cohen, 'a priest') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'kah-HAHN').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Kahan — routes uncertain

Variations

KaganKahaan

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kahan mean?

Kahan is variously Turkic ('a ruler; a khan') and Hebrew (linked to Cohen, 'a priest'); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Kahan?

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

Is Kahan a boy or girl name?

Kahan is a boy's name.

How popular is Kahan?

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

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