Ishaan

Ishaan - A very unique male name

Ishaan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1999 on position #2834. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ishaan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ishaan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ishaan. The baby boy name Ishaan was given to 229 baby boys in 2025, ranking #869 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 6,403 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ishaan peaked in popularity 7 years ago in 2019 on position 765.

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Ishaan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ishaan is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #437 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #1,087.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ishaan is where you live.

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Ishaan origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

From Sanskrit Ishana, 'ruler, guardian' — the name of the guardian of the north-east direction and an epithet of the god Shiva

Ishaan is a name out of classical Hindu tradition: Ishana is one of the forms of Shiva and the guardian deity of the north-eastern quarter, a direction of particular sanctity. In the US it arrived in 1999 with Indian-American families, peaked in 2019 and remains a steady, culturally rooted choice.

Attested etymology

Ishaan is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Ishaan, pop culture references for the name Ishaan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ishaan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ishaan, sorted by popularity.

Ishan / Izan / Isamu / Izhaan / Isom / Isami / Izaan / Ikenna / Ihsan / Ikeem /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ishaan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ishaan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ishaan?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ish-AHN · /ɪˈʃɑn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Ishan — The single-a spelling of the same Sanskrit name
• Eshaan — Occasional transliteration spelling

Famous bearers

• Ishaan Khatter — Indian film actor (b. 1995) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Ishaan gives a son a name of real theological depth in Hindu tradition that is nonetheless short and approachable in English.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may stress the first syllable or soften the sh
• Ishan and Ishaan spellings split the records