girl's name
Neslihan
nes-lee-HAHN (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 682
Neslihan is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Neslihan is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1995, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Neslihan Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 115 |
| 1990s | 220 |
| 2000s | 145 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 35 |
How Popular Is Neslihan?
In 2025, Neslihan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Neslihan Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Neslihan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Neslihan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Neslihan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Neslihan
- Turkish nes-lee-HAHN
Sibling Names for Neslihan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Neslihan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Neslihan
How popular is the name Neslihan?
In 2025, Neslihan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Neslihan a girl's or a boy's name?
Neslihan is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Neslihan?
Neslihan has 3 syllables.
When was Neslihan most popular?
Neslihan peaked in 1995, when 30 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Neslihan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Neslihan currently ranks #5,712 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.