Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Jihan since 1976
Babies named Jihan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 38 | 0 |
| 1980s | 300 | 0 |
| 1990s | 84 | 0 |
| 2000s | 65 | 23 |
| 2010s | 84 | 50 |
| 2020s | 42 | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Jihan entered U.S. birth records in 1976, and its peak popularity came in 1982. The name has remained stable over decades, reflecting consistent but modest use. While its top states are not recorded, Jihan is a recognizable name within Arabic and Persian diaspora communities. Despite its rare usage nationally, with roughly 1 in 267,878 newborns receiving the name in 2025, it carries a poetic meaning of 'the world' that resonates across cultures.
Jihan is of Persian origin, meaning 'world' or 'universe'. In Arabic it is used as a variant of Jahan. The name has been borne across the Arabic-speaking world and in South Asia, often as a given name for both genders. Its usage in the United States was first recorded in 1976, reflecting its adoption among immigrant communities.
“Jihan” around the world
Where Jihan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ji, Jiji
Sibling names for Jihan
Names that share Jihan's style, for a brother or sister.
