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Mahan

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-HAHN /mɑˈhɑn/Medium

Meaning: A name used in several cultures, variously Persian ('moon-like; like the moon'; also a town in Iran) and Sanskrit ('great; mighty'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Moon-like; great: Mahan is Persian/Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'mah-HAHN').
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Origin LowPersian, Sanskrit
MeaningA name used in several cultures, variously Persian ('moon-like; like the moon'; also a town in Iran) and Sanskrit ('great; mighty'); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#10301 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 101

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920092025

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

Mahan is a name used in several cultures, variously Persian ('moon-like; like the moon'; also a town in Iran) and Sanskrit ('great; mighty'; routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'mah-HAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Indian families. Rare, moon-like-and-great at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Mahan is used in several cultures, variously Persian ('moon-like; like the moon') and Sanskrit ('great; mighty') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'mah-HAHN').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Mahan — routes uncertain

Variations

MahaanMahanth

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahan mean?

Mahan is variously Persian ('moon-like') and Sanskrit ('great; mighty'); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Mahan?

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

Is Mahan a boy or girl name?

Mahan is a boy's name.

How popular is Mahan?

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

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