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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ishaan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Isha|Ishaani
SanskritBoy↓ Fading

Ishaan

ish-AHN · 2 syllables

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Boy
#998
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#998
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 30
Peak rank
#846 in 2020
5yr change
-129 ranks
Birth frequency
6.3 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #998 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Sanskrit boy names
Ishaan

Popularity score: 30  ·  SSA Rank: #998

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-129 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Ishaan scores well on uniqueness but there are tradeoffs — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
SanskritHindiModernHinduStrong2-syllableRisingSouth AsianLeadership
Character
natural leadercompassionate individualist
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Ishaans

sensitivetalentedthoughtfulversatileauthentic
STRONG
High confidence

Ishaan is a Sanskrit boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #998 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -129 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#998 · rare
Ishaan at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'one who leads' or 'ruler', popular in Hindu tradition and modern Indian culture.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#846 in 2020
5yr change:-129 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Ishaan Khatter
Actor
Ishaan Awasthi
Film character (Taare Zameen Par)
Similar Sound
EshaanIshanArjunAdityaKaran
Similar Style
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Works well with
AnayaAvniSaanviVivaanAdityaKabir
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Ishaan illustration
Name Intelligence
Ishaan · Overview
Summary

Ishaan is a Sanskrit boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #998 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Ishaan carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 129 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
ishaan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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