Vihaan
Vihaan first appears in US records in 2004. It peaked in 2014, when 491 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 261.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Vihaan popular?
Rising Vihaan has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 1,687 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,663 | |
| 2000s | 273 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Vihaan mean?
Linked to the Sanskrit विहान (vihāna), 'daybreak, morning'. Largely a modern given name popularised in the 2000s; the 'dawn' sense rests on the classical root, though its use as a personal name is contemporary rather than traditional.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vihaan mean?
Vihaan means Dawn, morning. Linked to the Sanskrit विहान (vihāna), 'daybreak, morning'. Largely a modern given name popularised in the 2000s; the 'dawn' sense rests on the classical root, though its use as a personal name is contemporary rather than traditional.
What is the origin of the name Vihaan?
Vihaan is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Vihaan?
Vihaan is pronounced “vih-HAHN.”
Is Vihaan a boy or a girl name?
Vihaan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Vihaan a popular name right now?
Vihaan has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Vihaan?
In 2025, Vihaan ranked #910 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Vihaan most popular?
Vihaan was most popular in 2014, when about 491 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Vihaan?
Names similar to Vihaan include Aarav, Aryan, Reyansh, Krish, Arjun.
What names go well with Vihaan?
sanskrit names that pair well with Vihaan include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.