Zahan

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Pronounced zah-HAHN /zɑˈhɑn/Medium

Meaning: A modern name linked to Persian jahan, 'the world' (as in Zahan/Jahan); also used as a Parsi name; the route is uncertain, so we flag itLow

In 30 seconds: The world: Zahan echoes the Persian jahan, 'the world'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'zah-HAHN').

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Origin LowPersian, American

MeaningA modern name linked to Persian jahan, 'the world' (as in Zahan/Jahan); also used as a Parsi name; the route is uncertain, so we flag it

U.S. rank (2025)#7180 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 74

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

Zahan is a modern name linked to the Persian jahan, 'the world' (as in Jahan, Zahan; it appears as a Parsi/Zoroastrian name). The route is uncertain, which we flag honestly. A crisp, modern, cross-cultural name (said 'zah-HAHN'; nickname Zah).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-world in echo, and crisp.

Did you know? Jahan means 'the world' (Persian) — Zahan echoes it, a crisp, modern name used among Parsi and international families (the route is uncertain, which we flag; said 'zah-HAHN').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Jahan/Zahan — route uncertain

Variations

JahanZahaanZhan

Nicknames

Zah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zahan mean?

Zahan echoes the Persian jahan, 'the world'; the route is uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Zahan?

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

Is Zahan a boy or girl name?

Zahan is a boy's name.

How popular is Zahan?

Zahan is a rare name in the U.S.