Ishan

Ishan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 70 boys in the United States.

Ishan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ishan

Ishan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ishan first appears in Social Security records in 1982. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1214 in 2009, and in 2024 70 babies received the name — 2,653 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ishan in US records

First recorded (US)
1982
Best US rank
#1214 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Ishan in 2024
70
Total since 1880
2,653

Ishan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#747 in 2005
Babies named Ishan in 2025
13
Total since 1996
578

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ishan mean?

The meaning of Ishan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ishan a boy or girl name?

Ishan is a boy name. In 2024, 70 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ishan?

Ishan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ishan?

Ishan first appears in US records in 1982. Its best-ever ranking was #1214 in 2009, and 70 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].