girl's name

Perihan

peh-ree-HAHN (Turkish)

  • Origin Turkish
  • Gender Girl
  • Syllables 3
  • Letters 7
  • Births on record 83

Perihan is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

  • Perihan is a name of Turkish origin.
  • Peaked in France in 1984, when 10 babies were given the name.
  • It has largely dropped out of use in France.
  • First appears in birth records in 1974.
  • 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.

Perihan Over Time

Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2000s.

40
'70 '80 '90 '00
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Births named Perihan by decade in France
Decade Births
1970s 10
1980s 40
1990s 5
2000s 20

How Popular Is Perihan?

In 2006, Perihan was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

Where Perihan Is Used

France #3,202 5 in 2006
England & Wales #4,106 4 in 2005

The bar shows how near the top of each country's list the name sits, on a scale where #1 fills the row and #1,000 is a sliver. The figures beside it are the real rank and the babies recorded that year.

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 Perihan

These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.

Parents Who Like Perihan Also Like

Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Perihan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.

How to Say Perihan

  • Turkish peh-ree-HAHN

Sibling Names for Perihan

Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Perihan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.

Common Questions About Perihan

How popular is the name Perihan?

In 2006, Perihan was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

Is Perihan a girl's or a boy's name?

Perihan is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.

How many syllables are in Perihan?

Perihan has 3 syllables.

When was Perihan most popular?

Perihan peaked in 1984, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.