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Mihaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced mih-HAHN /mɪˈhɑn/Medium

Meaning: A modern Sanskrit-style name, variously glossed 'the sun; the great one; a king' (echoing Mihir, 'the sun'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: The sun; the great one: Mihaan is a modern Sanskrit-style name. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'mih-HAHN').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningA modern Sanskrit-style name, variously glossed 'the sun; the great one; a king' (echoing Mihir, 'the sun'); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#7087 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 59

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420192024

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

Mihaan is a modern Sanskrit-style name — variously glossed 'the sun; the great one; a king' (echoing Mihir, 'the sun'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern Indian name (said 'mih-HAHN'; nickname Mihi).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-sun-and-the-great-one at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Mihaan is a modern Sanskrit-style name, variously glossed 'the sun; the great one; a king' (echoing Mihir, 'the sun') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'mih-HAHN').
Overall data confidence 34%
Sanskrit references — Mihaan — routes uncertain

Variations

MihanMihaanuVihaan

Nicknames

Mihi

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If you like Mihaan…

Vihaan— a sound-neighbor -ihaan modern Indian boys' name
Mihir— the 'sun' name it echoes
Rihaan— a fellow -ihaan boys' name
Ayaan— another modern Indian -aan boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mihaan mean?

Mihaan is a modern Sanskrit-style name, variously 'the sun; the great one; a king'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Mihaan?

It's said mih-HAHN /mɪˈhɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mihaan a boy or girl name?

Mihaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Mihaan?

Mihaan is a rare name in the U.S.

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