Vihaan
How to say it: vih-HAHN · /vɪˈhɑn/
Sanskrit origin meaning 'dawn' or 'the first rays of morning light'. Common in Hindi-speaking communities.
Vihaan was the 737th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 261 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 43% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #970 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 | #737 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 261 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,392 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −43% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #970 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely recent, Vihaan crested in the 2010s. Lingering close to that crest today, it is likely to dip slightly going forward.
What goes with it
Breathy sounds shape two syllables that feel light and airy with a sky and light theme. Aarav pairs naturally alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Vihaan is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hindi.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #430. Ireland: #371.
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