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Ishaan vs Ayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Ishaan Rank #999
Ayan Rank #874

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ishaan or Ayan more popular?

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

What do Ishaan and Ayan mean?

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

Are Ishaan and Ayan boy or girl names?

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

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