Jahangir

Jahangir is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “world or universe.” In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Jahangir at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian · Persian
Meaning
“world or universe”

About the name Jahangir

Jahangir belongs to the Hindu & Indian and Persian tradition. Its meaning — “world or universe” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Jahangir first appears in Social Security records in 2024. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #11449 in 2024, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 6 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jahangir in US records

First recorded (US)
2024
Best US rank
#11449 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Jahangir in 2024
6
Total since 1880
6

Jahangir in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1168 in 1996
Babies named Jahangir in 2017
4
Total since 1996
30

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jahangir mean?

Jahangir means “world or universe” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Jahangir a boy or girl name?

Jahangir is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jahangir?

Jahangir comes from the Hindu & Indian and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Jahangir?

Jahangir first appears in US records in 2024. Its best-ever ranking was #11449 in 2024, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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