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Rohan

/ ROH-hun /
Boy sanskrit 2 syllables
Meaning
Rohan means Ascending; growing (sanskrit).
Gender
Boy
Origin
sanskrit
Pronunciation
ROH-hun
Popularity
#812 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Rohan in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Rohan first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2004, when 522 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Rohan popular?

Declining Rohan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2004 peak.

US babies given the name Rohan, by decade
2020s 1,795
2010s 3,913
2000s 4,552
1990s 1,412
1980s 342
1970s 82
1960s 6

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Rohan mean?

From Sanskrit rohana (रोहण), 'rising, ascending, growing'. Some sources also give 'sandalwood'; the core attested sense is 'ascending/growth'. (Note: an unrelated Irish name Rohan/Rowan also exists.)

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rohan mean?

Rohan means Ascending; growing. From Sanskrit rohana (रोहण), 'rising, ascending, growing'. Some sources also give 'sandalwood'; the core attested sense is 'ascending/growth'. (Note: an unrelated Irish name Rohan/Rowan also exists.)

What is the origin of the name Rohan?

Rohan is of sanskrit origin.

How do you pronounce Rohan?

Rohan is pronounced “ROH-hun.”

Is Rohan a boy or a girl name?

Rohan is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Rohan a popular name right now?

Rohan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2004 peak.

How popular is the name Rohan?

In 2025, Rohan ranked #812 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Rohan most popular?

Rohan was most popular in 2004, when about 522 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Rohan?

Names similar to Rohan include Aarav, Aryan, Arjun, Reyansh, Krish.

What names go well with Rohan?

sanskrit names that pair well with Rohan include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.