Ishaan
i-shaan
US Popularity:1807
Origin:Indian
Other Origin(s):Sanskrit
Meaning:The sun; North-east direction
Ishaan is a baby boy name of Indian and Sanskrit origin, with alternative spellings including Ishan and Ishana, meaning “the sun.” In Indian cultures, the sun is represented by the Hindu god Surya. Surya, or Aditya, is known as the king of planets and god of the sun who provides beautiful light to the world and warmth to our hearts. Ishaan may also have connections to the Hindu deity Shiva, strengthening your little one's celestial side. Ishaan can also be related to Eshan, meaning "north-eastern direction." Even with such a powerful Indian presence, the baby boy name Ishaan is widely beloved throughout the rest of the world, too! Whether you want baby to light up the world around him or remind him of the power he’s got inside, the name Ishaan could be just the one you’re looking for.
Ishaan Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ishaan is currently #438 on The Bump
Boy:Ishaan is currently #260 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ishaan is currently #1807 in U.S. births
Boy:Ishaan is currently #869 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#869
in 2023
- 10
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 426
Wisdom Library, Ishana, Īśānā, Īṣaṇa, Īsāna, Isana, Īśāna: 42 definitions
Wisdom Library, Eshan: 1 definition
DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary
Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary Īśāna (ईशान).—m.
Britannica, Surya, Hindu god, May 2023
Britannica, Shiva, Hindu deity, October 2023
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