Mian

Mian is a boy's name of Persian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Mian at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/Hanzhong|province/

About the name Mian

Mian belongs to the Persian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mian first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7055 in 1997, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 74 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mian in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#7055 in 1997
Peak year
2003
Babies named Mian in 2024
6
Total since 1880
74

Mian in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1878 in 2004
Babies named Mian in 2025
6
Total since 1996
138

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mian mean?

The meaning of Mian is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Persian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mian a boy or girl name?

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

What origin is the name Mian?

Mian comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Mian?

Mian first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #7055 in 1997, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Mian?

Mian is pronounced /Hanzhong|province/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.