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.'
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how do you pronounce Vihaan?
vih-HAHN
where does the name Vihaan come from?
In Hindi, the word vihaan means dawn or morning.
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.
how popular is this name?
Vihaan has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 15 years since 2011. It peaked at #565 in 2014, and ranked #910 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #910 |
| 2024 | #957 |
| 2023 | #855 |
| 2022 | #902 |
| 2021 | #807 |
| 2020 | #716 |
| 2019 | #629 |
| 2018 | #651 |
| 2017 | #666 |
| 2016 | #664 |
| 2014 | #565 |
| 2011 | #937 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Vihaan fell outside the top 1,000.
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quick answers about Vihaan
What does the name Vihaan mean?
Vihaan means “dawn, morning, first ray of sun”.
What is the origin of the name Vihaan?
Vihaan comes from the Hindi naming tradition.
How popular is the name Vihaan?
Vihaan ranked #910 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Vihaan a boy or girl name?
Vihaan is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Vihaan?
Vihaan is pronounced vih-HAHN, with 2 syllables.
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