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Shahan

♂ Boy

Pronounced shah-HAHN /ʃɑˈhɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Persian shah, 'a king', plus the plural/intensive -an; 'king of kings; royal; kingly'; also an Armenian nameLow

In 30 seconds: King of kings; royal: Shahan is Persian/Armenian 'king of kings'. Crisp, regal, and warm (said 'shah-HAHN').
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Origin LowPersian, Armenian
MeaningFrom Persian shah, 'a king', plus the plural/intensive -an; 'king of kings; royal; kingly'; also an Armenian name
U.S. rank (2025)#5810 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 305

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419812025

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

Shahan comes from Persian shah, 'a king', plus the plural/intensive -an — 'king of kings; royal; kingly' (as in shahanshah, 'king of kings'). It is also a beloved Armenian name. A crisp, regal name (said 'shah-HAHN'; nickname Shah).

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Armenian families. Rare, king-of-kings at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Shah means 'a king' in Persian — Shahan means 'king of kings; royal; kingly' (also an Armenian name) — a crisp, regal name (said 'shah-HAHN').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Shahan — Persian/Armenian etymology

Variations

ShahaanShahin

Nicknames

Shah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shahan mean?

Shahan is Persian/Armenian for 'king of kings; royal; kingly'.

How do you pronounce Shahan?

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

Is Shahan a boy or girl name?

Shahan is a boy's name.

How popular is Shahan?

Shahan is a rare name in the U.S.

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