Nihan

Nihan is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning “secret.” In 2024 it was given to 26 girls in the United States.

Nihan at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“secret”

About the name Nihan

Nihan belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “secret” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nihan first appears in Social Security records in 2019. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2648 in 2020, and in 2024 26 babies received the name — 188 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nihan in US records

First recorded (US)
2019
Best US rank
#2648 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Nihan in 2024
26
Total since 1880
188

Nihan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2018
Best rank
#3219 in 2023
Babies named Nihan in 2025
7
Total since 1996
35

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nihan mean?

Nihan means “secret” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nihan a boy or girl name?

Nihan is a girl name. In 2024, 26 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nihan?

Nihan comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Nihan?

Nihan first appears in US records in 2019. Its best-ever ranking was #2648 in 2020, and 26 babies were given the name in 2024.

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