Ishaan
How to say it: ish-AHN · /ɪˈʃɑn/
From Sanskrit 'Ishan' meaning 'sun', 'lord', or 'northeast direction'; also a name of Shiva in Hindu tradition.
Ishaan was the 692nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 266 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #739 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #692 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 266 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,472 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +1% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #739 |
| In France, 2025 | #813 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to American use, Ishaan saw its finest moment in the 2020s. Currently at that peak, it is expected to slip.
What goes with it
Breathy and soft, Ishaan is spoken in two light syllables touched with sky imagery. Aarav belongs nearby in style and Ish serves for short.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ishaan is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hindi.
In France: #813 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #490.
Famous people named Ishaan
- Ishaan Bhatnagar (born 2002)Indian badminton player
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