boy's name
Jahangir
jah-hahn-GEER
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 41
Jahangir is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Jahangir Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 4 |
How Popular Is Jahangir?
In 2017, Jahangir was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Jahangir Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jahangir
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jahangir Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jahangir over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jahangir
- Pronunciation jah-hahn-GEER
Sibling Names for Jahangir
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jahangir — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jahangir
How popular is the name Jahangir?
In 2017, Jahangir was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Jahangir a girl's or a boy's name?
Jahangir is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jahangir?
Jahangir has 3 syllables.
When was Jahangir most popular?
Jahangir peaked in 1996, when 11 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
Is Jahangir a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Jahangir currently ranks #12,725 in England and Wales. It is a recent arrival in the birth records. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.