Ishaan

Meaning of Ishaan

Ishaan means "the sun" or "lord". It can also refer to a form of the Hindu god Shiva.

Ishaan has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ishaan

After ranking as high as #794 in 2019, Ishaan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ishaan

• Ishaan Khatter
  Indian actor
• Ishaan Awasthi
  Fictional character (Taare Zameen Par)
• Ishaan Nandwani
  Indian entrepreneur
• Ishaan Tharoor
  American journalist
• Ishaan Hingorani
  Investor and entrepreneur

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Questions about the name Ishaan

What does the name Ishaan mean?

Ishaan means ishaan means "the sun" or "lord". it can also refer to a form of the hindu god shiva, and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Ishaan a boy's or a girl's name?

Ishaan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ishaan?

Ishaan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ishaan most popular?

Ishaan peaked at #794 in 2019.