Ishaan
Ishaan is a boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning “Lord, the sun”, pronounced ee-SHAHN. It ranked #895 in the United States in 2025, given to 266 babies, and peaked at #794 in 2019. Common nicknames: Ish, Isha.
How popular is Ishaan in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Ishaan mean, and where does it come from?
Ishaan is the Sanskrit Ishana, one of the names of Shiva, meaning lord or ruler, and also the north-eastern direction and the rising sun that comes from it. In Hindu temple architecture the north-east corner is the Ishaan corner, considered the most auspicious. The name is popular across India and in the Indian diaspora. American records hold it from 1990 and it entered the top thousand in 2008, part of a group of Sanskrit names — with Arjun, Rohan and Vivaan — that have become familiar in the United States within a single generation.
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Famous People Named Ishaan
- Ishaan Khatter — Indian actor
- Ishaan Kishan — Indian international cricketer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Ishaan mean?
Ishaan is a boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning "Lord, the sun." Ishaan is the Sanskrit Ishana, one of the names of Shiva, meaning lord or ruler, and also the north-eastern direction and the rising sun that comes from it. In Hindu temple architecture the north-east corner is the Ishaan corner, considered the most auspicious.
How do you pronounce Ishaan?
Ishaan is pronounced ee-SHAHN. Common variations include Ishan, Eshaan, Ishaant.
Is Ishaan a boy name?
Yes, Ishaan is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Ish, Isha.