Nihan

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Pronounced nee-HAHN /niˈhɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Persian/Turkish nihan, 'hidden, secret, concealed' (also linked to 'the infinite, the boundless')Medium

In 30 seconds: Hidden and infinite: Nihan is Persian/Turkish for 'hidden, secret'. Soft, mysterious, and warm.

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Origin MediumPersian, Turkish

MeaningFrom Persian/Turkish nihan, 'hidden, secret, concealed' (also linked to 'the infinite, the boundless')

U.S. rank (2025)#5664 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 210

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

Nihan comes from Persian and Turkish nihan, 'hidden, secret, concealed' (also associated with 'the infinite, the boundless'). A soft, mysterious name across Turkey and the Persian world.

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, hidden-and-secret at the root, and mysterious.

Did you know? Nihan means 'hidden, secret, concealed' in Persian and Turkish (and is linked to 'the infinite') — a soft, mysterious name, popular in Turkey.

Overall data confidence 72%

References — Nihan — etymology

Variations

NihalNehan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nihan mean?

Nihan is Persian/Turkish for 'hidden, secret, concealed' (also 'the infinite').

How do you pronounce Nihan?

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

Is Nihan a boy or girl name?

Nihan is a girl's name.

How popular is Nihan?

Nihan is a rare name in the U.S.