boy name · Sanskrit origin
Ishaan
/ ih-SHAHN /
Meaning
Ishaan means The sun; Lord Shiva (Sanskrit).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Sanskrit
Pronunciation
ih-SHAHN
Popularity
#895 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Ishaan in the US, 1880–2025
Ishaan first appears in US records in 1990. It peaked in 2019, when 289 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 266.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Ishaan mean?
Ishaan means “the sun” and is an epithet of Lord Shiva, also naming the northeast.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ishaan mean?
Ishaan means The sun; Lord Shiva. Ishaan means “the sun” and is an epithet of Lord Shiva, also naming the northeast.
What is the origin of the name Ishaan?
Ishaan is of Sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Ishaan?
Ishaan is pronounced “ih-SHAHN.”
Is Ishaan a boy or a girl name?
Ishaan is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Ishaan?
In 2025, Ishaan ranked #895 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ishaan most popular?
Ishaan was most popular in 2019, when about 289 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.