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UK boy's name

Zehan

A Persian name meaning "having the world", "having a good mind".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Zehan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zehan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 7 births.

This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2021 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Zehan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Zehan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Zehan ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 7 boys were registered as Zehan.
  • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zehan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2921

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2024

7 births

Estimated living

11

2026

Meaning

What does Zehan mean?

The name Zehan is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with roots dating back to ancient Persia, now known as Iran. It is a variation of the name Zahan, which means "tongue" or "speech" in Persian. The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the 6th century CE, during the Sassanid Empire.

In ancient Persian literature, the name Zehan is mentioned in several texts, including the epic poem Shahnameh (Book of Kings), written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the 10th century CE. The name is often associated with eloquence, wisdom, and the ability to communicate effectively.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Zehan was a Persian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy and his writings on ethics and morality.

Another notable figure with the name Zehan was a 12th-century Persian poet and mystic, renowned for his spiritual verses and profound insights into the human condition. His works continue to be studied and celebrated by scholars and enthusiasts of Persian literature.

In the 14th century, a prominent Persian calligrapher named Zehan al-Din was renowned for his mastery of the art of calligraphy. His intricate and beautiful calligraphic works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the Persian Empire.

During the 16th century, a Persian mathematician and astronomer named Zehan al-Din al-Amili made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy. He is credited with developing advanced techniques for calculating planetary movements and predicting celestial events.

In the 19th century, a Persian scholar and linguist named Zehan al-Din Mirza wrote extensively on the Persian language and its dialects. His works were instrumental in preserving and documenting the rich linguistic heritage of Iran.

While the name Zehan has its roots in ancient Persia, it has since been adopted and used in various cultures and societies around the world, particularly in regions with historical connections to the Persian Empire.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Zehan over time

The chart below shows babies named Zehan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Zehan, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Zehan
02457202120222024

Decades

Zehan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zehan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3456 11 2

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FAQ

Zehan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Zehan in the UK right now?

In 2024, Zehan was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Zehan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 7 babies registered as Zehan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Zehan?

A Persian name meaning "having the world", "having a good mind".

How many people are called Zehan in the UK?

A total of 11 babies have been registered as Zehan across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.