Girl · #9,168 in 2026

Neslihan

Neslihan is a Turkish feminine given name, derived from Nesil and Han, that means “noble”. Notable people with the name include:

  • Turkish
Current Rank
#9,168
Peak Rank
#7,964 (2020)
Total Babies
68
5-Yr Trend
-10%
2019
First Year
2026
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#7964
Peak Rank
68
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Neslihan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Neslihan is a Turkish feminine given name, derived from Nesil and Han, that means “noble”. Notable people with the name include:

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Turkish

The Story of Neslihan

Neslihan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2019, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 13 Neslihans were born — ranking #7,964 that year. As of 2026, Neslihan ranks #9,168 for baby girls with 9 births, gradually falling (-10%). In total, more than 68 Neslihans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Neslihan

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Neslihan Arın (born 1994), Turkish badminton player
  • Neslihan Atagül (born 1992), Turkish actress
  • Neslihan Çalışkan (born 1997), Turkish handball player
  • Neslihan Damla Aktepe, known as Danla Bilic (born 1994), Turkish influencer
  • Neslihan Demir Darnel (born 1983), Turkish volleyball player
  • Neslihan Kavas (born 1987), Turkish para table tennis player
  • Neslihan Kılıç (born 1993), Turkish badminton player
  • Neslihan Muratdağı (born 1988), Turkish FIFA listed football referee

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Names that sound like Neslihan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Neslihan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Hallahan
  • Holohan
  • Holahan
  • Nestling
  • Mileham
  • Houlihan
  • Nesheim
  • Calahan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Neslihan

What does the name Neslihan mean?
Neslihan is a Turkish feminine given name, derived from Nesil and Han, that means “noble”. Notable people with the name include:
What is the origin of the name Neslihan?
Neslihan has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Turkish.
How popular is Neslihan in 2026?
In 2026, Neslihan ranks #9,168 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Neslihan most popular?
Neslihan reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #7,964 that year with 13 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Neslihan most popular?
Neslihan has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Neslihan.
Is Neslihan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Neslihan is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Neslihan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neslihan include Kessler, Isaly, Sayana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Neslihan

Neslihan is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 68 births in the dataset. Neslihan's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #7,964. Use the chart and map above to compare Neslihan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.