Rising since 1992, #893 for boys today.
Popularity of Ishaan since 1990
Babies named Ishaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 1,216 |
| 2010s | 2,585 |
| 2020s | 1,584 |
Meaning & origin
The name Ishaan entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1990 and has been on a steady upward trajectory since 1992. By 2025 it ranked 893rd, with about 1 in 6,421 newborn boys receiving the name during that year. The name reached its peak popularity in 2019, reflecting a broader trend of Indian names gaining visibility in the United States. Ishaan is most common in states with large South Asian populations, such as New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Georgia. Its Sanskrit roots and association with the sun and Hindu deity Shiva give it a spiritual resonance, while its melodic sound makes it accessible across cultures. The name's rise parallels the increasing diversity of American naming practices, and it continues to be a favored choice among families wanting a name that honors Indian heritage without feeling unfamiliar in English-speaking contexts.
Ishaan is a Sanskrit name meaning 'sun' or 'lord of the dawn', ultimately from the root 'īś' meaning 'to possess' or 'to rule'. In Hindu tradition, Ishaan is also a name of Lord Shiva, particularly in his form as the ruler of the northeast direction. The name has been widely used in India and among the Indian diaspora, especially since the late 20th century.
Where Ishaan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ishaan” around the world
Where Ishaan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
New Zealand
12
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ish, Shaan, Ishu
Sibling names for Ishaan
Names that share Ishaan's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aanya, Kavya, Mira, Sana, Leela, Aarna, Aadya, Ananya, Anvi, Mahi, Saanvi, Samaira, Sanvi, Aarvi, Aashi, Aishani, Ameya, Anshika, Anvika, Anvita, Ishana, Ishanvi, Jayani, Juhi, Kashvi, Maahi, Mahika, Mansi, Medha, Mishika, Nihira, Shreeya, Yashika, Aastha, Aayushi, Adya, Ahaana, Akshita, Anala, Arohi, Arshiya, Arushi, Ayushi, Divisha, Himani, Maanya, Mahek, Muskan, Nakshatra, Raahi, Sreya, Tanishka, Tvisha, Akanksha, Menaal, Aadvika, Aashika, Aashka, Ashwika, Inaara, Jaanvi, Maanvi, Manvi, Naavya, Prakriti, Raaga, Raksha, Rishita, Sayani, Sharvi, Shivanya, Shreshta, Sonika, Spruha, Tanishi, Tejasvi
Brothers: Aryan, Rohan, Vihaan, Karan, Neel, Arnav, Aarush, Aaryan, Agastya, Ansh, Keshav, Viaan, Vivaan, Aadit, Aarnav, Adhvik, Advay, Ahaan, Akshat, Amogh, Aviraj, Avyukth, Kartik, Naman, Ojas, Rihaan, Rudransh, Sahaj, Siddhant, Suraj, Vedansh, Vihan, Vyom, Adit, Ahan, Anvith, Aryaman, Aryav, Jiyaan, Mivaan, Nivaan, Omkar, Raunak, Rushil, Shravan, Taksh, Uday, Kanishk, Aarit, Aarsh, Adharv, Adhrith, Ankush, Bhargav, Chaitanya, Dhairya, Dhruvan, Ekansh, Hanish, Harshiv, Hridaan, Jishnu, Kanav, Maanav, Nikash, Prabhav, Rachit, Rishit, Rushi, Saahas, Sankalp, Shashwat, Shivank, Shreyansh, Shrihaan, Sparsh, Sriansh, Srihaan, Sriyansh, Suhan, Tirth, Vedaant, Viransh, Vrishank, Yugan
