Ishaan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ishaan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ishaan?
Ishaan is spelled I-S-H-A-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Ishaan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Ishaan may derive from Sanskrit roots meaning “the sun” or “lord.”
- Origin
- Ishaan is commonly associated with Indian origins, particularly linked to Sanskrit language and Hindu tradition.
- Pronunciation
- ish-AHN · 2 syllables
Ishaan Popularity in 2025
Rank#893
Recorded Births266
- Boys usage rose 105 places to #893 and recorded 41 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ishaan Mean?
Ishaan may derive from Sanskrit roots meaning “the sun” or “lord.”
Origin: Ishaan is commonly associated with Indian origins, particularly linked to Sanskrit language and Hindu tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Ishaan?
Pronunciationish-AHN
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ishaan?
- History
- The name Ishaan has been used in various Indian cultural and religious contexts, often connected to depictions of a deity or directional guardian in Hinduism.
Ishaan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 266 | #893 |
| 2024 | Boys | 225 | #998 |
| 2023 | Boys | 271 | #868 |
| 2022 | Boys | 281 | #859 |
| 2021 | Boys | 272 | #858 |
| 2020 | Boys | 269 | #846 |
| 2019 | Boys | 289 | #794 |
| 2018 | Boys | 273 | #820 |
| 2017 | Boys | 231 | #919 |
| 2016 | Boys | 242 | #897 |
| 2015 | Boys | 233 | #918 |
| 2014 | Boys | 280 | #812 |
| 2013 | Boys | 271 | #806 |
| 2012 | Boys | 234 | #893 |
| 2011 | Boys | 274 | #802 |
| 2010 | Boys | 258 | #829 |
| 2009 | Boys | 242 | #867 |
| 2008 | Boys | 249 | #854 |
| 2007 | Boys | 140 | #1,255 |
| 2006 | Boys | 130 | #1,284 |
| 2005 | Boys | 104 | #1,411 |
| 2004 | Boys | 92 | #1,477 |
| 2003 | Boys | 62 | #1,885 |
| 2002 | Boys | 68 | #1,708 |
When Was Ishaan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Boys
289 recorded births
National rank #794
2022 · Boys
281 recorded births
National rank #859
2014 · Boys
280 recorded births
National rank #812
2011 · Boys
274 recorded births
National rank #802
Where Ishaan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #429 | 18 |
| MA | #507 | 9 |
| CA | #582 | 51 |
| GA | #625 | 16 |
| WA | #684 | 9 |
| PA | #704 | 12 |
| OH | #710 | 12 |
| NY | #745 | 19 |