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Nalan

♂ Boy

Pronounced nah-LAHN /nɑˈlɑn/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Turkish Nalan, 'a lamenting/moaning song; plaintive', and a modern coinage; used for both sexes; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A lamenting song; a modern name: Nalan is Turkish/coined. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'nah-LAHN'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowTurkish, American
MeaningVariously the Turkish Nalan, 'a lamenting/moaning song; plaintive', and a modern coinage; used for both sexes; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#11584 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 128

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720092025

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

Nalan comes variously from the Turkish Nalan, 'a lamenting/moaning song; plaintive', and a modern coinage; used for both sexes (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'nah-LAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, a-lamenting-song at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nalan is variously the Turkish 'a lamenting/moaning song; plaintive' and a modern coinage — a crisp name, used for both sexes (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'nah-LAHN').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Nalan — unisex; routes uncertain

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nalan mean?

Nalan is variously Turkish 'a lamenting song; plaintive' and a modern coinage; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Nalan?

It's said nah-LAHN /nɑˈlɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nalan a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Nalan?

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

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