Ishaan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A directional name meaning the sun and lord of the northeast.
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #841
- Peak
- #793 in 2019
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Ishaan Means
Ishaan is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A directional name meaning the sun and lord of the northeast.
How Popular Ishaan Is
Ishaan currently ranks #841 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #793 in 2019. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Ishaan
- At its most popular, Ishaan reached #793 in the U.S. in 2019.
- Ishaan is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
- It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
Names Like Ishaan
Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Ishaan
Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ishaan.
Questions About Ishaan
What does Ishaan mean?
Ishaan is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A directional name meaning the sun and lord of the northeast.
How popular is Ishaan?
Ishaan currently ranks #841 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #793 in 2019. It has held steady.
Where does Ishaan come from?
Ishaan comes from Sanskrit roots. At its most popular, Ishaan reached #793 in the U.S. in 2019.
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