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Kishan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KISH-an /ˈkɪʃ.ən/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Kishan/Kishen — a name of the god Krishna ('the dark/all-attractive one') in Sanskrit; we note the sacred linkLow

In 30 seconds: A name of Krishna; dark: Kishan is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KISH-an').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningA form/spelling of Kishan/Kishen — a name of the god Krishna ('the dark/all-attractive one') in Sanskrit; we note the sacred link
U.S. rank (2025)#7978 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,039

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719732025

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

Kishan is a form/spelling of Kishan/Kishen — a name of the god Krishna ('the dark/all-attractive one') in Sanskrit (we note the sacred link). A crisp, classic name (said 'KISH-an').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-name-of-Krishna at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kishan/Kishen is a name of the god Krishna ('the dark/all-attractive one') in Sanskrit — a crisp, classic name (we note the sacred link; said 'KISH-an').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Kishan — Krishna link

Variations

KishenKishonKrishan

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kishan mean?

Kishan is Sanskrit — a name of the god Krishna ('the dark/all-attractive one'). We note the sacred link.

How do you pronounce Kishan?

It's said KISH-an /ˈkɪʃ.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kishan a boy or girl name?

Kishan is a boy's name.

How popular is Kishan?

Kishan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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