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Ayan vs Ishaan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayan

Boy #874 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian African Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#874
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ishaan

Boy #999 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, one who bestows riches"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#999
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ayan Rank #874
Ishaan Rank #999

Ayan is more popular, ranked #874 vs #999 for Ishaan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayan or Ishaan more popular?

Ayan is more popular, ranked #874 compared to Ishaan at #999 in the United States.

What do Ayan and Ishaan mean?

Ayan means "gift of God" (Arabic origin). Ishaan means "sun, one who bestows riches" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ayan and Ishaan boy or girl names?

Ayan is primarily a boy name. Ishaan is primarily a boy name.

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