Zohaan

Meaning & origin

Zohaan is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2017, reflecting a trend toward creative and distinctive names. Its origins are uncertain, but it may be a respelling or variant of Hebrew names like Zohan or Zohar, which carry connotations of light and splendor. As a new entry, the name has seen a steady rise in use. In 2025, Zohaan ranked 4139th nationally, with approximately 1 in 68,323 boys receiving the name. Its peak year so far is 2025, indicating growing appeal. The name's trajectory has been consistently upward since its first recorded use in 2017. While still uncommon, Zohaan has found a foothold in New York, which appears as the top state for the name. It fits a pattern of short, modern names ending in 'n' or 'h' that are popular among parents seeking unique but pronounceable names.

Zohaan is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2017. It may be a creative respelling or variant of names like Zohan (a Hebrew name meaning 'light') or Zohar (Hebrew for 'splendor, brightness'), or it could be an invented name combining sounds from popular modern names. The name's rapid rise in recent years reflects a trend toward distinctive, phonetically appealing names. It has no long historical use and is primarily a contemporary coinage.