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Ahaan

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Pronounced AH-aan /ΛˆΙ‘.ææn/Medium

Meaning: DawnMedium

In 30 seconds: Ahaan is a Hindi boy's name meaning 'dawn'.
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Origin MediumHindi
MeaningDawn
U.S. rank (2025)#1621 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births104 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,016

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202520042025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ahaan means 'dawn' in Hindi, an image of new beginnings and first light. It is a fresh, modern choice among Indian names, carried into wider notice by actor Ahaan Panday, who made his Hindi film debut in the 2025 drama Saiyaara. The drawn-out double a gives the name a gentle, rising sound.

Its meaning of dawn lends Ahaan an optimistic, hopeful note. The repeated vowel keeps it soft and unhurried to say.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ahaan is 'dawn', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Ahaan β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Ahaan Panday (b. 1997)
    Indian actor and model who made his Hindi film debut in the 2025 romantic drama Saiyaara, one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ahaan mean?

Ahaan is usually explained as meaning 'dawn' and is most often linked with Hindi tradition.

How do you pronounce Ahaan?

It's commonly said AH-aan /ΛˆΙ‘.ææn/.

Is Ahaan a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ahaan is used as a boy name.

How popular is Ahaan?

In 2024, Ahaan ranked #1726 in the U.S. for boys, with 95 births recorded.

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