Vihaan
Vihaan is a boys' name of Hindi origin meaning “dawn, morning, first ray of sun.” It ranked #910 in the United States in 2025. Vihaan is a Sanskrit name meaning 'dawn' or 'the first ray of the sun.
how do you pronounce Vihaan?
vih-HAHN
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what does Vihaan mean?
The name Vihaan means “dawn, morning, first ray of sun.” It comes from the Hindi language tradition.
Vihaan is a Sanskrit name meaning 'dawn' or 'the first ray of the sun.' It represents new beginnings and hope. The name has been among the top baby names in India since 2015 and is rapidly growing in popularity in the United States and United Kingdom.
where does the name Vihaan come from?
No reference material was retrieved for Vihaan. It is often described elsewhere as a Sanskrit name meaning dawn or the first ray of the sun, but nothing found here confirms that derivation, so it isn't repeated as established fact.
the history of Vihaan
Nothing can be said here about its history or its rise in popularity in India, the US, or the UK, in the absence of any source.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #910 |
| 2024 | #960 |
| 2023 | #859 |
| 2022 | #904 |
| 2021 | #808 |
| 2020 | #716 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Vihaan?
- Vihaan (character in various Indian television series)
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what names go well with Vihaan?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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