Mahan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Moon-like, a name of luminous beauty and gentle radiance.
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #10106
- Peak
- #6997 in 2019
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Mahan Means
Mahan is a boy name of Persian origin. Moon-like, a name of luminous beauty and gentle radiance.
How Popular Mahan Is
Mahan currently ranks #10106 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6997 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Mahan
- Mahan is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Mahan is a name with Persian cultural heritage.
- It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
Names Like Mahan
Other Persian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Mahan
Persian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Mahan.
Questions About Mahan
What does Mahan mean?
Mahan is a boy name of Persian origin. Moon-like, a name of luminous beauty and gentle radiance.
How popular is Mahan?
Mahan currently ranks #10106 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6997 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Mahan come from?
Mahan comes from Persian roots. Mahan is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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