Ishaan Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationee-SHAHN / iːˈʃɑːnSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: light; Hindi: lord Vishnu
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, Ishaan is associated with light and is often linked to the direction of the northeast, considered auspicious. In Hindi culture, it is commonly used as a name for boys and is associated with the deity Vishnu, representing protection and preservation.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Ishaan
- Ishan
International Variants
- Ishaan (Hindi/India)
- Ishaan (Sanskrit/India)
Famous people named Ishaan
Ishaan Khatter — actor.
Ishaan Sharma — cricketer.
Fictional characters named Ishaan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ishaan was first seen in the United States in 1990. Ishaan has ranked as high as #1083 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Ishaan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ishaan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 46 | |
| TX | 29 | |
| NY | 18 | |
| WA | 13 | |
| NC | 11 | |
| FL | 11 | |
| VA | 8 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| GA | 7 | |
| IL | 6 | |
| MA | 6 | |
| MI | 6 | |
| OH | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 49 |
| 2001 | 80 |
| 2002 | 68 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 92 |
| 2005 | 104 |
| 2006 | 130 |
| 2007 | 140 |
| 2008 | 249 |
| 2009 | 242 |
| 2010 | 258 |
| 2011 | 274 |
| 2012 | 234 |
| 2013 | 271 |
| 2014 | 280 |
| 2015 | 233 |
| 2016 | 242 |
| 2017 | 231 |
| 2018 | 273 |
| 2019 | 289 |
| 2020 | 269 |
| 2021 | 272 |
| 2022 | 281 |
| 2023 | 271 |
| 2024 | 225 |