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Rohaan

ro-HAHN · Of uncertain origin; possibly derived from Arabic rūḥ meaning 'spirit' or 'soul'.

2025 rank (boys)
#4,139
Babies named in 2025
25
Peak popularity
2020
2025 frequency
1 in 68,323 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2019

Declining since 2019, #4,139 for boys today.

Popularity of Rohaan since 2002

Babies named Rohaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.

13263920102020Most births 2019Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s57
2010s212
2020s172

Meaning & origin

Rohaan entered U.S. naming records in 2002, a relatively recent addition to the pool of boy names. Its popularity peaked in 2020, after which it has seen a gradual decline; by 2025, it ranked 4,139 with about 1 in 68,323 boys receiving the name. The name is most often chosen in Texas, suggesting a regional preference. Although its etymology is debated, many parents are drawn to its soft sound and possible spiritual undertones, whether they interpret it as a variant of Rohan or as a derivative of an Arabic root meaning 'spirit'. Rohaan remains an uncommon but steadily used choice for boys.

Rohaan may be a variant of Rohan (of Sanskrit origin) or derive from the Arabic root r-w-h, associated with 'spirit' or 'soul'. It emerged in the United States in the early 2000s and has since been used by families seeking a name with a spiritual resonance.

Where Rohaan is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Rohaan” around the world

Where Rohaan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

  • Ireland

    3

    babies in 2025

Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Rohan

Sibling names for Rohaan

Names that share Rohaan's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aanya, Isha, Maya, Zara, Leela

Brothers: Ayaan, Kiran, Ravi, Arjun, Naveen

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Rohaan mean?
The meaning is uncertain. Some trace it to the Arabic root rūḥ (spirit, soul), but the name may also be a variation of the Sanskrit-derived Rohan.
How popular is Rohaan currently?
In 2025, Rohaan ranked 4,139 in the United States, with approximately 1 in 68,323 boys given the name.
Is Rohaan a boy or girl name?
It is most commonly used for boys.