BoyPersian origin

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)

2009: #1372320092010: #1351220102015: #1327420152020: #101062020#1#13723

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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