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Vishaan

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Pronounced vih-SHAHN /vɪˈʃɑn/Medium

Meaning: A modern Sanskrit-style name, variously linked to elements suggesting 'a horn; a peak' (vishana) and modern coinage; routes uncertainLow

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningA modern Sanskrit-style name, variously linked to elements suggesting 'a horn; a peak' (vishana) and modern coinage; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8249 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Vishaan is a modern Sanskrit-style name, variously linked to elements suggesting 'a horn; a peak' (vishana) and modern coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'vih-SHAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Vishaan is a modern Sanskrit-style name, variously linked to vishana ('a horn; a peak') and modern coinage — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'vih-SHAHN').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Vishaan — routes uncertain

Variations

VishanVishaanthVishal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vishaan mean?

Vishaan is a modern Sanskrit-style name, variously linked to vishana ('a horn; a peak') and coinage; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Vishaan?

It's said vih-SHAHN /vɪˈʃɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vishaan a boy or girl name?

Vishaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Vishaan?

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