Ishaan
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.
Is Ishaan popular?
Near its peak Ishaan is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2019.
| 2020s | 1,584 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,585 | |
| 2000s | 1,216 | |
| 1990s | 77 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ishaan mean?
From Sanskrit ishana (ईशान), 'ruler, master', also a name of the sun and an epithet of Shiva (lord of the northeast direction). Glossed both as 'the sun' and 'lord/ruler'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ishaan mean?
Ishaan means The sun; lord. From Sanskrit ishana (ईशान), 'ruler, master', also a name of the sun and an epithet of Shiva (lord of the northeast direction). Glossed both as 'the sun' and 'lord/ruler'.
What is the origin of the name Ishaan?
Ishaan is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Ishaan?
Ishaan is pronounced “i-SHAAN.”
Is Ishaan a boy or a girl name?
Ishaan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ishaan a popular name right now?
Ishaan is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2019.
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.
What names are similar to Ishaan?
Names similar to Ishaan include Kabir, Aditya, Pranav, Rishi, Aarush.
What names go well with Ishaan?
sanskrit names that pair well with Ishaan include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.