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Vivaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced VEEV-aan /ˈviv.ææn/Medium

Meaning: Full of lifeMedium

In 30 seconds: Vivaan is an Indian boy's name meaning 'full of life' — a bright, vital choice.
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Origin MediumIndian, Hindi
MeaningFull of life
U.S. rank (2025)#1584 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births108 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,758

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920062025

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

An Indian name, Vivaan carries the meaning 'full of life'. It is a given name built around that sense of energy and vitality rather than from a surname or place.

The doubled vowel gives it a long, open sound. Actor Vivaan Shah (born 1990) is one public bearer of the spelling.

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

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Nicknames

Famous Bearers

  • Vivaan Shah (1990–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vivaan mean?

Vivaan is usually explained as meaning 'full of life' and is most often linked with Indian tradition.

How do you pronounce Vivaan?

It's commonly said VEEV-aan /ˈviv.ææn/.

Is Vivaan a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Vivaan?

In 2024, Vivaan ranked #1858 in the U.S. for boys, with 87 births recorded.

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