The world or the universe
Derived from the Persian word for 'world', this name has historically been associated with grandeur and leadership. It is most famously recognized as part of the title of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who commissioned the Taj Mahal. In modern contexts, it remains a sophisticated choice across the Middle East and South Asia.
Less common today
Jahan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,869 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Mughal Emperor who built the Taj Mahal
Leader of the Kara Koyunlu Oghuz Turkic tribal federation
Mughal princess and daughter of Shah Jahan
