Name meaning & stats
Nihan
Nihan. 278 US babies since 1940, peak 2020. Notable Nihans are 1.5× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2020
278 US babies were named Nihan between 1940 and 2025.
Nihan around the world
- France: 40 babies since 1900, peak 2025, No. 3,142 in 2025
- England & Wales: 35 babies since 1996, peak 2025, No. 3,333 in 2025
- Belgium: 24 babies since 1995, peak 2018
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Nihans end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.5× | Low · 5 people |
| Basketball player | 1.5× | Low · 3 people |
| Footballer | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable women who are actors, Nihans show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2020)