Nahyan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: He gave; gift of God
Origin: Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give)
Popularity: Ranked #6697 in 2025 with 13 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Nathan. Shares the meaning 'He gave; gift of God.'
Similar names: nahiyan, nayan, nayana, nayani, nahlani, naiyana, nathan, naylani
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Nahyan? About 1 in 256,039 babies born in 2025 were named Nahyan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nahyan
What does the name Nahyan mean?
Nahyan means “He gave; gift of God” from Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give) roots.
What is the origin of the name Nahyan?
Nahyan has Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give) origin. The traditional meaning is “He gave; gift of God”.
How popular is Nahyan?
Nahyan ranked #6446 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Nahyan most popular?
Nahyan peaked in 2017 with 15 babies registered that year.
Is Nahyan a boy or girl name?
Nahyan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Nahyans in registered births are male.
Is the name Nahyan rising or falling in popularity?
Nahyan has risen 2808 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9254 in 2020 to #6446 in 2025.
How long has Nahyan been recorded?
Nahyan appears in birth records across 11 years — from 2014 through 2025.