Nihan
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Sun, Lord Shiva, ruler of the northeast
Origin: Sanskrit/Hindu
Popularity: Ranked #5664 in 2025 with 22 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ishaan. Shares the meaning 'Sun, Lord Shiva, ruler of the northeast.'
Similar names: nihaan, nidhaan, nishaan, niana, niani, nianna, niha, naithan
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Nihan? About 1 in 151,296 babies born in 2025 were named Nihan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nihan
What does the name Nihan mean?
Nihan means “Sun, Lord Shiva, ruler of the northeast” from Sanskrit/Hindu roots.
What is the origin of the name Nihan?
Nihan has Sanskrit/Hindu origin. The traditional meaning is “Sun, Lord Shiva, ruler of the northeast”.
How popular is Nihan?
Nihan ranked #5554 in 2025 — given to 22 babies that year.
When was Nihan most popular?
Nihan peaked in 2020 with 64 babies registered that year.
Is Nihan a boy or girl name?
Nihan is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 24% of Nihans are boys and 76% are girls.
Is the name Nihan rising or falling in popularity?
Nihan has fallen 2897 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2657 in 2020 to #5554 in 2025.
How long has Nihan been recorded?
Nihan appears in birth records across 10 years — from 2015 through 2025.