Ishaan
Ishaan is a boys' name of Hindi origin meaning “sun, lord of wealth, direction northeast.” It ranked #893 in the United States in 2025. Ishaan is a Sanskrit name meaning 'the sun' and also refers to Lord Shiva as the ruler of the northeast direction.
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how do you pronounce Ishaan?
ih-SHAHN
where does the name Ishaan come from?
From Ishana, a Hindu deity who guards the northeast.
In Hindu cosmology, the northeast (Ishanya) is considered the most auspicious direction. The name was popularized by the Bollywood film 'Taare Zameen Par.'
how popular is this name?
Ishaan has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 18 years since 2008. It peaked at #794 in 2019, and ranked #893 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #893 |
| 2024 | #998 |
| 2023 | #868 |
| 2022 | #859 |
| 2021 | #858 |
| 2020 | #846 |
| 2019 | #794 |
| 2018 | #820 |
| 2017 | #919 |
| 2016 | #897 |
| 2010 | #829 |
| 2008 | #854 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Ishaan fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Ishaan?
- Ishaan Khatter (Indian actor)
what are the nicknames and variants of Ishaan?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Ishaan?
what names go well with Ishaan?
Sibling names that share Ishaan's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Ishaan
What does the name Ishaan mean?
Ishaan means “sun, lord of wealth, direction northeast”.
What is the origin of the name Ishaan?
Ishaan comes from the Hindi naming tradition.
How popular is the name Ishaan?
Ishaan ranked #893 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Ishaan a boy or girl name?
Ishaan is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Ishaan?
Ishaan is pronounced ih-SHAHN, with 2 syllables.
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