Ehaan
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 99 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 99 babies have been named Ehaan in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
In the most recent SSA release, Ehaan ranks #7355 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Ehaan is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit and Arabic origin. In Sanskrit, ehan or ahan means 'day' or 'full of life.' In Arabic contexts, it may be related to ihtimam ('care and attention'). The name carries the freshness of dawn and the vitality of a new day.
Ehaan is used in South Asian Muslim and Hindu communities as a name that evokes the brightness of morning and the fullness of living — a name that begins each day as its bearer's name is spoken.
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Ehaan first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2010. A twenty-first-century entry, Ehaan belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Sanskrit classification suggests a path from sanskrit linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ehaan has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2010.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 42 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 57 | — |
The Story of Ehaan
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Ehaan is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ehaan are most likely born between 2010 and 2024.
How rare is Ehaan?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Ehaan — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2010, peaked in the 2010s with 57 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Ehaan by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 2010–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #7355 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10019 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9212 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9060 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8952 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7293 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9057 |
| 2017 | 7 | #9981 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6128 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11115 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11192 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12809 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2010–2024