Leader, ruler, or sovereign
Derived from the Turkic elements 'il' meaning 'country' or 'people' and 'han' meaning 'ruler' or 'leader'. Historically, it was a title used by the Ilkhanate rulers in the Mongol Empire. In modern usage, it is a respected name across Turkey and the Balkans.
Less common today
Ilhan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,317 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
U.S. Representative for Minnesota
Turkish former professional footballer
Turkish-American electronic music composer
Prominent Turkish poet
