Jaheen
An Arabic feminine name meaning "bright" or "glowing".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jaheen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaheen today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaheen births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaheen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jaheen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,382
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Jaheen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaheen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaheen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaheen
The name Jaheen has its origins in the Persian language and culture, dating back to the ancient Achaemenid Empire of Persia (550–330 BCE). It is derived from the Old Persian word "Jahin," which means "world" or "universe." The name reflects a deep reverence for the cosmic order and the interconnectedness of all things.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaheen can be found in the Avesta, the sacred texts of Zoroastrianism, the ancient Iranian religion. In these texts, Jaheen is mentioned as a wise and learned figure, revered for their knowledge and understanding of the natural world.
In the medieval period, the name Jaheen gained prominence among Persian scholars and philosophers. A notable figure bearing this name was Jaheen al-Khorasani, a renowned astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 9th century CE. His works on celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary movements were highly influential in the Islamic golden age of science.
During the Safavid Dynasty (1501–1736), the name Jaheen was popular among the Persian nobility and aristocracy. One of the most celebrated individuals with this name was Jaheen Mirza, a prince and military commander who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Safavid Empire under Shah Abbas I.
In more recent times, Jaheen has been a name associated with artistic and literary circles in Iran. Jaheen Sadri, a celebrated Iranian poet and writer, was born in 1920 and is renowned for his contributions to modern Persian literature. His poetry often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jaheen is Jaheen Soltani, an acclaimed Iranian painter and calligrapher born in 1939. His works, which blend traditional Persian art forms with modern techniques, have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, earning him international recognition.
While the name Jaheen has deep roots in Persian culture and history, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among communities with ties to the Middle East and Central Asia. However, its rich cultural heritage and symbolic meaning continue to resonate with those who bear this name, serving as a reminder of the enduring influence of Persian civilization.
People
Jaheen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaheen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaheen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaheen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaheen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jaheen a common name?
We classify Jaheen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaheen most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaheen was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaheen is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaheen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaheen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaheen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jaheen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaheen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaheen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Jaheen?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Jaheen on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.