Ishaan: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: eesh-ah-ahn
Origin: United States
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: South Asia, North America
Meaning: Sun

Ishaan is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, meaning sun. It is also associated with the direction northeast, symbolizing peace, and prosperity. The name Ishaan is significant in Hinduism as it is one of the names for the god Shiva, representing the embodiment of these qualities. Over time, the use of Ishaan has become more widespread globally, particularly among Indian communities. Its popularity in the United States has grown since 2008, ranking among the top 1, 000 names. The name Ishaan is important because it honors an important Indian deity and conveys spiritual and mystical qualities.

Ishaan Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ishaan is currently #1372 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Ishaan is currently #617 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ishaan is currently #652 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Ishaan is currently #310 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names

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