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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kayhan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Kayeson|Kayhlani
PersianBoy↑↑ Surging

Kayhan

KY-hahn · 2 syllables

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Boy
#5538
↑↑ Surging
#5538
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 13
Peak rank
#5538 in 2022
5yr change
+252 ranks
Birth frequency
4.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5538 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Persian boy names
Kayhan

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5538

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+252 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
12 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
PersianModernBoy2-syllableIranian OriginRisingRareInternationalStrongMeaningful
Character
noble leadershipstrong determinationpersian heritagedignified presencewarrior spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Kayhan is a Persian boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5538 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +252 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5538 · very rare
Kayhan at a Glance
Meaning:From Persian meaning 'sun' or 'royal,' historically used in Persian and Iranian cultures as a name symbolizing brightness and nobility.
Language root:Persian · Old Iranian
Peak rank:#5538 in 2022
5yr change:+252 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Kayan◈KyranKieran◈KeyanKhan
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kayhan
AriaNoraMiraDariusSilas◈Ezra
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kayhan · Overview
Summary

Kayhan is a Persian boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5538 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kayhan scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 252 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Meaningful character
Kayhan carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Kayhan is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
kayhan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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