Lihan

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEE-hahn /ˈli.hɑn/Medium

Meaning: A modern name of uncertain origin, possibly a Chinese given name (li, 'strength/beautiful', + han) or a fresh coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name: Lihan. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'LEE-hahn'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name of uncertain origin, possibly a Chinese given name (li, 'strength/beautiful', + han) or a fresh coinage; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#9488 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 18

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

Lihan is a modern name of uncertain origin — possibly a Chinese given name (li, 'strength/beautiful', + han) or a fresh coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'LEE-hahn').

In the U.S. it appears very recently in Chinese and other families. Rare, a-recent-name, and crisp.

Did you know? Lihan is a modern name of uncertain origin — possibly a Chinese given name or a fresh coinage — crisp and modern (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'LEE-hahn').

Overall data confidence 20%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

LihaanLeehanLian

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lihan mean?

Lihan is a modern name of uncertain origin, possibly a Chinese given name; we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Lihan?

It's said LEE-hahn /ˈli.hɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lihan a boy or girl name?

Lihan is a boy's name.

How popular is Lihan?

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